EAGLE
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3rd Rate
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Built in 1774, Rotherhithe. Broken up in 1812. |
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- 1779 Capt. Ambrose REDDALL, sailed with Rear Ad. Sir Edward HUGHES' squadron from St. Helens on 7 March for the East Indies.
Took part in actions with Suffrein's squadron off Sadras on 17 February 1782 and Providien on 12 April. - 1782 Capt. A. REDDALL, East Indies.
- 1783 Capt. William CLARK.
Took part in action off Cuddalore on 20 June 1783. - In December 1796 command was given to Lieut. George DYER when she was converted to a prison ship.
- 1798 Lieut. JAMES, 12/1798, Gillingham.
Some men condemned after the mutiny at the Nore were confined on board her until after the Battle of Camperdown when when, after a prayer by Ad. DUNCAN, they were pardoned by the King. Renamed BUCKINGHAM in 1800. Then Lieut. George PAUL in command until she was broken up in 1812.
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