On stocks by P. Glavimans at the naval yard at Rotterdam December 1801, launched 21 April 1802 and commissioned by order dated 18 March no. 30. Armed with 32 guns, dimensions 145 x 40 x 15, draught for 11’8”, aft 14”, height copper fore 17’9½”, aft 19’0”. Coppered in 1803, 1811 and 1825. Between 19 April 1803-1805 training ship for midshipmen at Hellevoetsluis. In the winter in the harbour, in the summer outside. By secret order dated 23 July 1805 destined to be a troop transport towards the Dutch East Indies. Repaired at Flushing in 1821. During the revolt in Belgium flagship of the Dutch squadron on the Schelde. Since 1 September 1842 accommodation ship at Flushing. Sold in 12 November 1847 in public for fl. 21.000 at Flushing to be broken up.
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