The Loss Of HMS Vautour 1813

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On the 18th of July, 1813, HMS Vautour sailed from Les Saints, heading towards the island of Tortola. On what would be her last voyage…

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The London Gazette
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/17531/page/1946
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/16691/page/93
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/16289/page/1326

Naval Chronicle Vol. 29 (Book)

British Warship Losses In The Age Of Sail 1649-1860 by David Hepper (Book)

The Lost Warships Of The Royal Navy 1793-1900 by W.P.Gosset (Book)

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