Surprise with Hermione, 25 Oct., 1799. 7 issued. Boarding and recapturing the "Hermione." For this dashing exploit Captain Hamilton was knighted.
Speedy, 6 Nov. 1799. 3 issued. Action with 10 Spanish gunboats and 2 schooners, and successful defence of convoy.
Courier, 22 Nov. 1799. 3 issued. Action with and capture of the "Guerrier."
Viper, 26 Dec. 1799. 2 issued. Capture of French brig "Furet."
| Fairy, 5 Feb. 1800. 4 issued. | Action with and capture of the French frigate "Pallas," which became H.M.S. "Pique." |
| Harpy, 5 Feb. 1800. 4 issued. |
Peterel, 21 March 1800. 2 issued. Capture of "La Ligurienne."
| Penelope, 30 March 1800. 11 issued. | Night action with "Guillaume Tell"; the "Lion" and "Foudroyant" were also engaged and actually captured the vessel, which was added to the British Navy as H.M.S. "Malta," but no award was made to the surviving crews of these ships. |
| Vinciego, 30 March 1800. 2 issued. |
Desirée, 8 July 1800. 23 issued. Boarding and capturing the French frigate "Desirée," and other French vessels. 18 vessels engaged.
Seine, 20 Aug. 1800. 9 issued. Capture of French frigate "Vengeance," between Porto Rico and San Domingo.