An item reported that the vice admiral Verdooren, commanding officer and director of the navy at the Northern Department ordered the sale of warships in the presence of (deputy) equipage masters and constructors.
On 21 November were to be sold at Medemblik, Netherlands, 15 brigs, 1 schooner, 3 gunboats and one so-called Brabantsche poon.
On 28 November were to be sold at Harlingen, Netherlands 1 schooner, 1 gunboat and 4 French chaloupes.
On 28November were to be sold at the Nieuwediep, Netherlands 3 gunboats.
On 28 November were to be sold at Enkhuizen, Netherlands 1 launch and 1 yawl.
On 5 December were to be sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands 5 schooners, 8 gunboats and 4 landing crafts.
