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Details Vessel: HMS Centurion Recipient: Lieut. J.R. Philips Type: £50 Action: Action with three French vessels whilst the Centurion on convoy duty in Vizagapatam Road (18th September, 1804) This action is described in 'Medals of the British Navy and How They Were Won' by Long, H. W. starting at page 124. Award Date: 9th April, 1805 Inscription: Location: References: Not recorded as sent   PLEASE NOTE : There is no record of this sword ever being made. The recipient probably accepted the cash equivalent as an alternative.