Fleche

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Fleche, 1794
Type: Brig-sloop ; Armament 14
Taken : Corsica 1794 ; Disposal date or year : 12 Nov 1795
Disposal Details : Wrecked in San-Fiorenzo : crew saved : Lieut. Charles Came.
Notes:

14 Jun 1795 the fleet, whilst on a cruise, was joined by a squadron from Gibraltar and England off Minorca.

8 Jul 1795, the fleet, at anchor at in San-Fiorenzo bay, once aware that the French fleet was close by, gave chase. It was sighted on the 13th and later the order was given for the general chase, but apart from the loss of a 74 by the French the result was inconclusive and resulted in not a little criticism, the consequence perhaps being Admiral Hotham's resignation on 1 Nov 1795.

6 Aug 1795, Admiral Hotham put to sea on a cruise, sighting the French fleet in Toulon road.