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Speedwell

15121
Nominal Guns8ADM354
NationalityGreat Britain
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired7.1760BWAS-1714
First Commissioned24.7.1760BWAS-1714
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1714
CategoryHired VesselADM354
Ship TypeCutterBWAS-1714
Sailing RigCutterBWAS-1714
Captured27.6.1761BWAS-1714

Armament


24.7.1760Broadside Weight = 2 Imperial Pound ( 0.9072 kg)ADM354
Gun Deck8 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck8 Carriage Guns

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
24.7.1760 - 27.6.1761Commander
James AllanBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1733-1761
ADM 6/19/184
ADM354

Service History


DateEventSource
22.7.1761

John Clevland. Captain James Allan, late Commander of the Speedwell armed cutter, which was taken by the enemy, has sent an account of his disbursements but we are not authorized to allow it without an order. Ask if he should make an oath as none of the articles are attended with vouchers

ADM354

 
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