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Formidable

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Nominal GunsLightly ArmedHCA26
NationalityGreat Britain
OperatorPrivate Owners
Extant1756HCA26
First Commissioned10.6.1756HCA26
Home PortGuernsey - The Channel Islands HCA26
ShipyardUnknownHCA26
CategoryPrivateerHCA26
Ship TypeUnknownHCA26
Last known1756HCA26

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen15Tons BM 

Armament


10.6.1756Broadside Weight = 1 Imperial Pound ( 0.4536 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck4 British 1/2-Pound Swivel

Owners


DatesOwnerSource
1756/06/10 - 1756
Thomas DobreeBritish
Ship Owner
Service 1756-1757
HCA26

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
10.6.175620 HCA26

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
10.6.1756 - 1756Captain
Paul PotterBritish
Privateer
Service 1756
HCA26


Notes on Ship


Letter of MarqueHCA26

Commander: Paul Potter.

Ship: Formidable.

Burden: 15 tons.

Crew: 20.

Owners: Thomas Dobree of Guernsey.

Lieutenant: Thomas Smith.

Gunner: Thomas Mauger.

Boatswain: John Piton.

Carpenter: Abraham Smith.

Surgeon: Abel Slash.

Cook: John Thompson.

Armament: 4 swivel guns.



 
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