HMS Clinker

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Clinker, 1804
Type: Gun Brig ; Armament 14
Launched : 30 Jun 1804 ;
Disposal date or year : Dec 1806
Disposal Details : Foundered in a cruise off Havre: crew perished. Lieut John Salmon.
Notes:

14 Nov 1804 arrived Spithead, the frigate Melpomene, Capt Oliver, with the Clinker gun vessel, from off Havre.

30 Nov 1804 departed Spithead on a cruise.

29 Dec 1804 arrived Spithead the Clinker, from the Downs.

21 Mar 1805 captured the Felicidad when in company with the hired armed cutter Nelson.

May 1805 Spithead

10 Jun 1805 action against a convoy along the French coast.

18-23 Jul 1805 attacks on convoys off Calais - Vimereux - Ambleteuse.