Hired Armed Lugger Speedwell

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Speedwell, 1796
Type: Hired Lugger ; Armament 14
Hired : 1796 ; Disposal date or year : 1801
Notes:

22 Aug 1796 captured the French privateer Brave.

28 May 1797 in company with the Phaeton and Melpomenene when the Frederickstadt was detained.

10 Oct 1797 captured the French privateer Amis in the Channel.

13 Oct 1797 captured the French privateer Telemachus near the Start.

1 Jan 1799 CO : Lt A Maxwell ; stationed : Plymouth (N.C.).

7 May 1799 between Island and main, at Plymouth.

7 May 1799 in Hamoaze.

26 Jun 1799 Plymouth, arrived the Speedwell and Black Joke luggers from a cruise.

7 Aug 1799 Plymouth, arrived from a cruise.

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.

5 Dec 1799 Speedwell and Valiant captured the French privateer Heureuse Esp�rance in the Channel.

20 Jan 1800 Plymouth, departed with George cutter, for Guernsey.

8 Jun 1800 Plymouth, arrived from a cruise.

27 Jun 1800 proceeds arising from the capture of the Heureux Speculateur and the Heureux Esperance were paid on board at Plymouth.

11 Jun 1802 prize money resulting from the detention of Frederickstadt due for payment.

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