HMS Valorous

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Valorous, 1816
Type: 6th rate ; Armament 20
Launched : 1816 ; Disposal date or year : 1829
Notes:

27 Nov 1821 in commission and based at Newfoundland.

25 Jan 1832 arrived Plymouth from Newfoundland, last from Cadiz, having probably accompanied a convoy from Newfoundland with fish for Lisbon and the Mediterranean.

Plymouth Dock 24 Dec 1822 departed with the squadron under Commodore Sir E. Owen, K.C.B., thought to be bound for the West Indies.

Barbadoes 13 Feb 1823 Had arrived, having been separated from the squadron in a gale off Lisbon. On the arrival of the Commodore, she departed with sealed orders.

23 Jul 1824 paid off at Plymouth, with mentions of her crew having being healthy following visits to Havannah and Vera Cruz, places not noted usually noted as being healthy in those days.

Devonport 14 Oct 1824 Remains.

Devonport 14 Oct 1824 Went out of harbour, having fitted for foreign service.

Jamaica 19 Apr 1825 To cruise in search of pirates in the Bay of Honda.

6 Jan 1827 Employed in the West Indies.

Jamaica 30 Jan 1828 Had departed for New York.

Nassau, New Providence 17 Jul 1828 Was at Vera Cruz.