The Pearl man of war, and Woodcock transport, are sailed from Plymouth for Corke. . , ' Captain [Keith] Elphinstone is appointed to the Perseus frigate, and Capt. [Charles] Fielding to the Diamond.
His Majesty's frigate Ambuscade df 32 guns, is now fitting out at Chat, ham, to carry Sir Ge'orge McCartney to his government of Dominica; she is afterwards to join the fleet on the North America station.
Orders are sent to Sheerness for his Majesty's ship Rainbow, of 44 guns, to be fitted out for immediate service. She is already commissioned, and the command given to Sir George Collier.
