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Le Neptune | 19854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 16 | BWAS-1714 | |
| Nationality | République Française | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Acquired | 1793 | BWAS-1714 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | BWAS-1714 | |
| Category | Privateer | BWAS-1714 | |
| Ship Type | Corvette | ref:692 | |
| Sailing Rig | Ship Rigged | BWAS-1714 | |
| Captured | 27.3.1797 | BWAS-1714 | |
Took 3 prizes under Captain Dechaille : "Liberty d'Yarmouth" , "Lark" , "Trois Frères"
Requisitionned by the State at the end of the cruise
ref:692Took under Captain Etienne the ships "John" , "Prince Georges"
ref:692Before her capture , took "La Santissima Ritta" , a Spanish Brig (prize to the Thalia) , the "Swift" brig of Plymouth and a Brig from Liverpool, that was ramsonned for 1500 livres , having her Mate on board as hostage.
BGHis Majesty's Ship Aurora, at Sea, March 29, 1707.
SIR, I Have to inform you that the French Privateer Neptune, was, on the 27th Instant, captured by the Aurora after a chace of 8 hours , 38 leagues to the Westward of Cape Finisterre. She had been out 34 days from Nantes and had taken the Vessels named in the margini pierced to 16 guns , 6 of which were thrown overboard during the chace, and had on board 90 men when she left Nantes.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant,
(Signed) H. DIGBY.
* La Santissima Ritta
* the Swift Brig, of Plymouth
* a Spanish Brig, Prize to the Thalia .
* a Brig from Liverpool, that having been ransomed for 1500 £. having her Mate on board as hostage.