Revenue Vessel Victoria

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Victoria, 1832
Type: Revenue Vessel ;
Notes:

30 July 1832 Lieut. T. Henderson appointed from the Coastguard at Worthing to the Victoria revenue cutter.

3 Nov 1832 it has been reported from Worthing that a large French lugger had been seen hanging around on the coast, following which a number of gallies went in chase, followed by the Victoria. The lugger escaped, but a large tub boat was swamped and seized by the cutter, the gallies from Lancing and Worthing picking up 145 kegs of spirits.

2 Jul 1840 Lieut. W. Y. Gill, apptd. to the Victoria, based at Newhaven.

5 Dec 1840 recently captured off Beachy Head, after a chase of 2� hours, the lugger Try, of Eastbourne, with a crew of 5 ; the goods were thrown overboard and sank during the chase.

11 Dec 1841 Portsmouth, in harbour.

1 Aug 1842 based at Swanage ?

20 Dec 1848 Revenue Vessel.