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Monday 25 November 2013

The British and French navies according to the Nederlandsche Staatscourant dated 11 August 1824

London, 7 August. HMS frigate Cameleon (1) arrived from Valparaiso bringing with her tidings from Mexico dated 4 June. A French brig of war arrived at Alvarado landing a French commissary named Samuel who assured the Mexican government of the French friendship.

Note
1. The brig sloop Cameleon of the Cherokee-class, launched at Bombay dockyard, India 16 January 1816, broken up April 1849, 240 tons builders measurement, 10 guns.