An item dated Den Helder, Netherlands the 20th reported that the Dutch corvette Zr.Ms. Pollux captain Eeg was to leave the dock at Nieuwediep on short notice. She was destined towards the Dutch East Indies.
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1. A so-called ‘kuil’corvette, laid down at the navy yard at Rotterdam, Netherlands September 1822 by P. Glavimans, launched 13 March 1824, stricken and broken up 1838, displacement 900 tons, dimensions 36 x 10 metres and 28 guns.