Dutch squadron forced to return to the roads of Vlissingen, Netherlands due to contrary winds according to the Dutch newspaper Vlissingse Courant dated 4 August 1843

An item dated Vlissingen, Netherlands 2^nd reported the departure around 13.00 o’clock from the roads of the Dutch squadron commanded by prince Hendrik towards open sea. Contrary winds however forced the squadron two to return two hours later. A day later she again departed leaving the corvette Zr.Ms. Jason behind in the roads.(1)

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1. Frigate 2^nd class, on stocks at the navy yard at Rotterdam, Netherlands by P. Glavimans 1824, launched 1829, docked at the navy yard at Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands 30 May-11 June 1834, guard ship at Willemsoord, Netherlands 1847, condemned 30 April 1850, sold on the navy yard at Willemsoord for ƒ 23.0000 to be broken up Tuesday 10.00 o’clock 19 November 1850, 1461 tons displacement and armament of 44 guns.