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La Trompeuse | 22989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 5 | BWAS-1793 | |
| Nationality | République Française | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Acquired | 1799 | BWAS-1793 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | BWAS-1793 | |
| Category | Privateer | BWAS-1793 | |
| Ship Type | Unknown | BWAS-1793 | |
| Captured | 1.1799 | BWAS-1793 | |
Admiralty-Office; November 25, 1797.
Extract of a Letter from Vice-Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, Knt. Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels at Jamaica, to Evan Nepean, Esq; dated Queen, Cape Nicola Mole, October 8, 1797.
La Trompeuse French Schooner Privateer of 12 guns and 78 men, sunk by His Majesty's Brig Pelican
Pelican, at Sea, September 17, 1797
SIR, I have the honour to inform you, that at 30 minutes past 7 A. M. we discovered a Brig bearing N. N. W. (Cape Nicholas S. by W. Half W.) standing towards us, with the larboard tacks on board. As she appeared to be a Vessel of Force, I immediately made all sail towards her, the wind being East. At 45 minutes past 8, she having shown French Colours, we opened our fire on her in crossing, then wore round her stern, and kept up a continued and well-directed fire until 20 minutes after 9, when she made all sail from us, with the larboard tacks. Unfortunately we could not immediately make all sail after her, as our running rigging was much cut; but as soon as it was repaired, every exertion was made to get alongside of her a second time, which was effected at 45 minutes after 12, when we opened our fire on her, which was so well directed, that at 10 minutes past 1 she blew up abaft, and struck her colours. At 15 Minutes after 1 she went down by the head, and was totally lost. Upon which we immediately hoisted out our boats, and fortunately saved the lives of 60 of her crew, by whom we learn she was the Trompeuse French Privateer Brig, mounting 12 6-pounders, and 78 men on board: She had been out 11 days, but had only taken 1 prize. I feel myself greatly indebted to Captain Perkins, of the Drake, whom I discovered in shore of us, for using every exertion to work to windward, and cut her off from Jean Rebel, as soon as I made the private signal to him, and that of the chace being an enemy. Permit me to observe, that great praise is due to Lieutenants Ward and Usher, and Mr. M'Cleaverty the Master, for their zeal, conduct and bravery, as also to the inferior Officers and Ship's Company, for their steadiness, obedience and courage.
Inclosed I have the honor to send you a list of the killed and wounded.
I have the Honor to be, ,&c. (Signed)
THOMAS WHITE
A List of Killed and Wounded on board His Majesty's Ship Pelican, the 17th Day of September, 1797
KILLED.
John Cook, Marine;
WOUNDED.
Thomas Stockdale, Ordinary Seaman —Compound Fracture.
Etean Beekwell, Able Seaman —Wounded in the Jaw.
Robert Hughes, Ordinary Seaman —Wounded in the Head.
Daniel Lucas, Able Seaman —Wounded slightly.
John Reed, Coxswain —Contusion in the Thigh.
(Signed) THOMAS WHITE.