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VESUVIUS Bomb Built in 1813, Topsham.
Sold in 1819.
  • William HEXT, coast of Spain.
    The Duke of Wellington intended to attack the French lines on the morning of the 10 November 1813 and asked for a naval demonstration off the harbour of St. Jean de Luz.
    VESUVIUS, CHALLENGER, SPARROW and RACER were sent but, because the swell was so heavy, nothing more than a demonstration could be undertaken.
    It did keep the enemy batteries employed and SPARROW received some damage.
  • 1815 Out of commission.

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