An item dated Flushing 28 November reported that the defence works of the town were in such a manner extended that she became a second Gibraltar. Admiral Ver Huell (1) was expected to arrive every day to be commander-in-chief of the combined Batavian-French naval force. Further more were expected the French minister of Navy and Bonaparte. The locally fitted out privateer Maria captured after just 6 days cruising a British sloop and brought her into the harbour. She was loaded with iron and timber for account of the British government. Another newspaper Rotterdamsche courant dated 1 December published an item dated Flushing 24th November confirming te capture by the Maria adding that her captain was Noël Vautler.The British prize was the chaloupe sloop the Fly of Lyn captain Edward Asquith.
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1. Carel Hendrik count Ver Huell (4 February 1764 Doetinchem, Netherlands-25 October 1845 Paris, France). Dutch and French navy officer, ending his career in the rank of vice-admiral. In 1806 he became minister of navy in the Kingdom Holland.
Note
1. Carel Hendrik count Ver Huell (4 February 1764 Doetinchem, Netherlands-25 October 1845 Paris, France). Dutch and French navy officer, ending his career in the rank of vice-admiral. In 1806 he became minister of navy in the Kingdom Holland.
