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Nominal Guns20BWAS-1714
NationalityGreat Britain
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired11.1743BWAS-1714
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1714
CategoryHired VesselBWAS-1714
Ship TypeShipBWAS-1714
Sailing RigShip RiggedBWAS-1714
Returned to Owners11.12.1747BWAS-1714

Armament


11.1743Broadside Weight = 40 Imperial Pound ( 18.14 kg)BWAS-1714
Gun Deck20 British 4-Pounder

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
3.4.1746 - 19.10.1746Commander
John KnightBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1727-1766
ADM 6/17/84
ADM 6/17
20.10.1746 - 24.1.1746/47Commander
Gilbert YoungBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1734-1749
Transfered ADM 6/17/165
ADM 6/17

Service History


DateEventSource
3.2.1745

At the Nore, requesting a surgeon.

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27.11.1746

At Deptford, requestng colours.

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27.4.1747

Docked at Chatham

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1.5.1747

Undocked at Chatham

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10.12.1747Paid offADM 33

 
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