HMS Falcon

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Falcon, 1782
Type: Fire Ship ;
Launched : 1782 ; Disposal date or year : 7 Jul 1800
Disposal Details : Destroyed in Dunkirk roads, in attempting to burn some French frigates. Captain H. Samuel Butt
Notes:

Jul 1793 captured a French privateer, Name unknown, off Portland.

9 Mar 1793 captured the French privateer Jean Bart near the Scilly Isles.

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.

28 Aug 1799 capture of the Dutch hulks Drotchterland and Brooderschap, and the ships Helder, Venus, Minerva, and Hector, in the New Diep, in Holland.

27 Jun-8 Jul 1800 expended in the operation to capture the French frigate D�sir�e from Dunkerque harbour and burn other vessels. The D�sir�e was subsequently purchased into the Service.

24 Feb 1802 prize money resulting from the capture of the Dutch hulks Drotchterland and Brooderschap, and the ships Helder, Venus, Minerva, and Hector due to be paid.

17 Nov-30 Dec 1802 prize money resulting from the expedition to Holland due for payment.