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Folios 178-179: Robert Rolles, Hastings, Sussex. Reports that an enemy privateer...
Catalogue reference: ADM 1/2412/77
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This record is about the Folios 178-179: Robert Rolles, Hastings, Sussex. Reports that an enemy privateer... dating from 1808 Nov 24 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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- 1808 Nov 24
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Folios 178-179: Robert Rolles, Hastings, Sussex. Reports that an enemy privateer chased a brig yesterday evening within gun shot of this battery and has been informed from Bexhill she was seen to capture a ship before. This is the second privateer seen here in the last week. Suggests that a lugger or cutter stationed at Eastbourne would offer protection to the trade passing Beachy Head which the cruisers from Dieppe and Boulogne most particularly watch. Suggests that a launch, like that supplied to a frigate, with a carronade and 20 or 30 armed men could afford protection to a chased vessel or retake one after she was in enemys hands. The Mayor of Hastings has promised to provide a shed for such a ship. Also mentions that the boats of this place are not calculated for the purpose described.
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- Cap R103
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