HMS Rosario

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Rosario, 1797
Type: Fire ship ;
Taken : 1797 ; Disposal date or year : 7 Jul 1800
Disposal Details : Destroyed in Dunkirk roads, in attempting to burn some French frigates. Captain James Carthew. (Vol iii, Appendix No 9)
Notes:

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to 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.

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