An item dated Flushing 12 January reported the arrival of the aide de camp of Napoleon general Savary (1) on the 10th and inspected the complete flotilla if needed giving new instructions. He ordered to fit out each vessel with a new gun. Accompanied by admiral Ver Huell (2) and general Poinsot (3) went he on board of the gun chaloupe lying on the roads for testing a 24pd gun. Twelve armed vessels performed their manoeuvres on the roads.
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1. Anne Jean Marie René Savary, 1st Duc de Rovigo (26 April 1774 marq, Ardennes, France-2 June 1833 Paris, France), general and diplomat.
2. 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.
3. Pierre Poinsot de Chansac (7 February 1764 Chalon-30 July 1833 Dijon).
Notes
1. Anne Jean Marie René Savary, 1st Duc de Rovigo (26 April 1774 marq, Ardennes, France-2 June 1833 Paris, France), general and diplomat.
2. 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.
3. Pierre Poinsot de Chansac (7 February 1764 Chalon-30 July 1833 Dijon).
