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Argus

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Nominal Guns1W027
NationalityUnited States of America
OperatorPennsylvania State Navy
Launched7.4.1777W027
How acquiredPurpose builtW027
ShipyardUnknownW027
Constructor
Samuel RobinsAmerican
Ship Builder
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CategoryUnratedW027
Ship TypeGalleyW027
Burnt to avoid capture11.1777W027

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW027
Length of Gundeck35' 0"Imperial Feet10.668 
Oar banks10  

Armament


4.1777Broadside Weight = 3 Imperial Pound ( 1.3605 kg)W027
Gun Deck1 American 4-Pounder
Gun Deck2 American Swivel

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
4.177713 W027

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
7.4.1777 - 11.1777Captain
Nathaniel GaltAmerican
Naval Sailor
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Sources


IDNameAuthorType
W027American War of Independence at SeaKen Kellow, Web Site
 
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