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Nominal Guns18BWAS-1714
NationalityGreat Britain
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired4.1757BWAS-1714
First Commissioned15.6.1757BWAS-1714
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1714
CategoryHired VesselBWAS-1714
Ship TypeArmed ShipBWAS-1714
Returned to Owners6.1758BWAS-1714

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1714
Burthen350Tons BM 

Armament


4.1757Broadside Weight = 54 Imperial Pound ( 24.489 kg)BWAS-1714
Gun Deck18 British 6-Pounder

1.1.1758Broadside Weight = 48 Imperial Pound ( 21.768 kg)TNC
Gun Deck16 British 6-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1.1.175898 TNC

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
15.6.1757 - 6.1.1758Commander
John BrayBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1734-1789
ADM 6/18/410
TNC
6.1.1758 - 9.5.1758Commander
Thomas BishopBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1741-1778
ADM 6/18/467
ADM 6/18

Service History


DateEventSource
1.1.1758Took the Privateer
Le Machault (14) 1757-1758
French 14 Gun
Privateer Unknown
BG
9.5.1758Paid offADM 51

 
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