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Folios 380-381: Richard Lucas, HMS Sphynx, Plymouth. He has been cruising in the...

Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2059/160

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This record is about the Folios 380-381: Richard Lucas, HMS Sphynx, Plymouth. He has been cruising in the... dating from 1794 Jan 21 in the series Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Correspondence and Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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ADM 1/2059/160
Date
1794 Jan 21
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Folios 380-381: Richard Lucas, HMS Sphynx, Plymouth. He has been cruising in the Channel and reports his encounters with enemy ships. Having unsuccessfully chased 2 ships he captured La Trompeurse which is a brig carrying 18 six pounder guns.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Cap L92
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12823448/

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