American galley 'Argus' (1777)

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Argus
Nominal Guns	1	W027
Nationality	United States of America
Operator	Pennsylvania State Navy
Launched	7.4.1777	W027
How acquired	Purpose built	W027
Shipyard	Unknown	W027
Constructor	Samuel RobinsAmerican Ship Builder	W027
Category	Unrated	W027
Ship Type	Galley	W027
Burnt to avoid capture	11.1777	W027

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

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

Date# of MenNotesSource
4.177713 W027

DatesRankNameSource
7.4.1777 - 11.1777CaptainW027

IDNameAuthorType

W027Ken Kellow, Web Site

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