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ALDERNEY (12) Sloop Built in 1757, Saltash.
Sold in 1783.

  • 1757 Cdr. Thomas BAILLIE. Promoted from 2nd lieutenant of DEPTFORD (50).
  • 1759 Cdr. John PEIGHIN, with the squadron under Commodore William BOYS which was employed blockading Dunkirk to prevent the expedition under Francois Thurot, which was being assembled there, to descend on an unknown destination. Although blockaded through the summer, October gales allowed Thurot to escape. 1762 Cdr. Richard BRUDUELL, in June she was at Woolwich, ready to proceed to Galleon's reach to take in her guns.
  • 1761 Cdr. F. RICHARDS, East Indies. With the fleet under Rear Ad. Samuel CORNISH, who succeeded to the command after Rear Ad. STEVENS died in April.
  • 1782 Capt. J. GLASFORD, Nore,


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