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Wednesday, 25 September 2013

The French navy according to the Dutch newspaper Nederlandsche Staatscourant dated 23 April 1827

Paris, 19 April. From Toulon came tidings dated 12 April that that morning the frigate la Circe, commanded by captain Duval-Dailly, left with an unknown destination. According to rumours the captain got sealed orders to open after passing the Strait of Gibraltar.