American Privateer sloop 'Adams' (1776)

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Adams			15826
Nominal Guns	14
Nationality	United States of America
Operator	Rhode Island State Navy
Acquired	12.11.1776
Home Port	Providence - Rhode Island
Shipyard	Unknown
Category	Privateer
Ship Type	Sloop
Transfered	30.7.1777
Becomes	American Privateer sloop 'Adams' (1777) (14) 1777-1777 American 14 Gun Privateer Sloop

DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW027
Burthen98Tons BM

12.11.1776Broadside Weight = 26 Imperial Pound ( 11.791 kg)W027
Gun Deck10 American 4-Pounder
Gun Deck4 American 3-Pounder

DatesRankNameSource
12.11.1776 - 7.1777UnknownW027

IDNameAuthorType

W027Ken Kellow, Web Site

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