Hired Armed Cutter Idas

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Idas (1), 1808
Type: Hired cutter ; Armament 10
Hired : 1808 ; Disposal date or year : 1812
Notes:

28 Jul 1809 a part of a large fleet which departed from the Downs, with troops, with the aim of demolishing the dock-yards, and arsenals at Antwerp, Terneuse, and Flushing, often known as the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition.

Deal 16 Sep 1811 arrived from off Flushing.

Deal 25 Oct 1811 arrived with despatches from off Flushing, and departed again for the same destination.

Deal 13 Nov 1811 departed on a cruise to the westward.

Deal 12 Jan 1812 arrived from the Texel.

Deal 29 Jun 1812 arrived from off the French coast.