HMS Infernal

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Infernal, 1815
Type: Bomb ; Armament 10
Launched : 1815 ; Disposal date or year : 1831
Notes:

28 Jul 1816 departed as a part of a fleet of 19 vessels from Plymouth Sound, for Gibraltar and the bay of Algiers.

9 Aug 1816 the fleet arrived at Gibraltar, where it joined the Dutch squadron, which had arrived the previous evening, and which, it was agreed, would join the expedition. Whilst at Gibraltar the fleet was victualled and preparations made for the forthcoming battle, with gunnery practice &c. taking place.

27 Aug 1816 circa 1400 hours, no reply having been received to Lord Exmouth's demands, the ships of the fleet took up their stations and the Battle of Algiers commenced, ceasing about 2200 hours. Account of casualties. Account of powder and shot expended. Conferences &c. held with the Dey following the battle regards the demands of the allies and settlements made : honours and awards. See also p. 226 at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.

3 Sep the fleet departed from Algiers for Gibraltar and England.

Medals granted to surviving officers, seamen and marines (and soldiers who served as marines) per order of 7th June, 1848

Deptford 28 Feb 1824 To be commissioned in a few days for an expedition to Algiers.

Plymouth 31 Jan 1828 In the Sound.

Malta 8 May 1828 Refitting at Valletta.

Malta 4 Jun 1828 Refitting at Valletta.

24 Jun 1828 Blockading the coast of the Morea.

Portsmouth 29 Apr 1829 Was reported to be at Malta when the Neva transport, arrived today, departed from Valletta.

Malta 13 Jul 1829 Refitting at Valletta.

Malta 18 Jan 1830 arrived from Napoli di Romania.

Portsmouth 27 May 1830 arrived from the Mediterranean.

Portsmouth 29 May 1830 departed to Chatham to be paid off.