HMS Batavia / Batavier

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Batavia / Batavier, 1799
Type: Floating battery 1801 ; late 4th Rate ; Armament 50
Taken : from the Dutch, off the Texel, 30 Aug 1799 ;
Disposal date or year : 1823
Notes:

Circa Jun 1801 Captain Broughton apptd. to the Batavier, Dutch ship, in H.M. service.

15 Jul 1801 came down this morning to Sheerness, from Chatham, to Blackstakes, R. Medway.

Jul 1801 converted to floating battery.

25 Jul 1801 departed Sheerness for the Downs ; Capt Broughton.

2 Nov 1801 arrived Sheerness, from Margate Roads.

12 Nov 1801 remains Sheerness, with the Zealand, guard-ship.

30 Nov 1801 remains with the Zealand and some 20 other vessels at the Nore.

23 Dec 1801 the Conflict arrived Sheerness, from Deptford, with a draft of seamen from the Star brig, for the Batavier, lying at the Nore.

14 Feb 1802 remains at the Nore, with the Zealand.

15 Apr 1802 has departed Sheerness, for Chatham.

May 1805 Chatham, to repair in Ordinary.

Sep 1817 harbour service.