Hired Armed Cutter Nile

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Nile, 1803
Type: Cutter ;
Acquired: 1803 ; Disposal date or year : ?
Notes:

23 Jul 1803 departed Spithead the Nile, cutter, for a cruise.

5 Oct 1803 when entering Portsmouth harbour and sealing her guns off, a double headed shot, remaining from her last cruise, was accidentally fired and entered the house of Mr T Tollervey, in Bath Square, causing some damage, but caused no personal injuries.