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for the loss of his ship. Although acquitted of any culpability for the loss of his frigate, Carden was criticised for his handling of the ship during the battle and did not serve at sea again. However
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Very little is known of Carden's life beyond that he was once married and had a daughter, Jemima (born c. 1800). Carden remained in the Navy despite the lengthy period of inaction and in 1836 was superannuated, a form of retirement. He was promoted to rear-admiral the same year and although he was
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was severely damaged and suffered 104 casualties before Carden surrendered to the
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