Note 49 — CHAP. XXI.
Reading edition
The British force present in Basque Roads was as follows:—
Ships of the Line: Caledonia, 120, bearing the flag of Lord Gambier; Cæsar, 80, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Stopford; Gibraltar, 80; Revenge, 74; Donegal, 74; Heron, 74; Illustrious, 74; Valiant, 74; Bellona, 74; Resolution, 74; Theseus, 74. Total, 11.
Frigates: Indefatigable, Impérieuse, Aigle, Emerald, Unicorn, Pallas, and Mediator. Total, 7.
Gunbrig Sloops: Beagle, Dotterel, Foxhound, Lyra, Redpole. Total, 5.
Gun-brigs: Insolent, Conflict, Contest, Encounter, Fervent, and Growler. Total, 6.
Other Vessels: Whiting, Nimrod, King George, and 23 fire-ships and explosion vessels. Total, 55.