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Lion | 34122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 32 | ref:1846 | |
| Nationality | Great Britain | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| First Mentioned | 28.9.1778 | ref:1846 | |
| Home Port | Bristol - England | ref:1846 | |
| Shipyard | Bristol - England | ref:1846 | |
| Category | Privateer | ref:1846 | |
| Ship Type | Frigate | ||
| Last known | 27.7.1782 | ref:1846 | |
in company with Vigilant, Capt. Marshall fought French Orient 74 and Artesien 64 for 7 glasses during the night (45°N, 9°W). Vigilant was captured, Lion separated in the night. Lion casualties were 6 killed and 18 wounded.
ref:1846arrived in very shattered condition at Kingroad, Bristol
ref:1846Ready for sea after repairs at Teast's Dock, Bristol
ref:1846sailed to complete her cruise from Bristol
ref:1846returned to Bristol
ref:1846captured a Bayonne privateer and a Spanish ship and carried them into Gibraltar
ref:1846prizes taken on cruise: French ship Valiante 250 tons from Cayenne, Spanish ship Nuestra Senora de los Dolores 250 tons (built at Philadelphia) from Buenos Aires and Spanish ship Nuestra Senora del Merced from Havana; all 3 brought into Kingroad, Bristol
ref:1846sold at auction at Bristol
ref:1846