HMS Eclair

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Eclair, 1807
Type: Brig-sloop ; Armament 18
Launched : 1807 ; Disposal date or year : 1831
Notes:

9 Jun 1807 captured the Spanish privateer row-boat, 10 men, in the Leeward Islands.

30 Jan-24 Feb 1809 a part of a expedition under R.-adm Sir A Cochrane which arrived off Martinique with a view to taking the Island.

10 Mar 1810 captured the French privateer Revanche in the Mediterranean.

9-10 May 1812 the ships' boats of the America, Leviathan, Imp�rieuse and Eclair, involved in operations against French convoys in the Languelia and Alassio district.

5 Sep 1813 a part of a squadron involved in operations in and off the port of D'Anzo.

Portsmouth 28 Mar 1814 arrived with a convoy from Gibraltar.

Cork 27 Aug 1814 arrived with shipping to join the convoy for the West Indies.

Cork 26 Sep 1814 Remains with her convoy due to contrary winds.

Cork 26 Sep 1814 Has convoy signal flying for Newfoundland and N American fleet, and is issuing instructions.

Portsmouth 22 Aug 1815 arrived from a cruise.

6 Jan 1827 Employed in the on the South America Station.

Rio de Janeiro 20 Jun 1827 departed for England.

Portsmouth 30 Aug 1827 arrived from the Pacific, last from Rio Janeiro, with specie.

Circa Nov 1830, is to be brought forward for commissioning at Plymouth. But, in view of the fact that she was disposed of in 1831, one suspects that she was no longer fit for service ?