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Shark | 26967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 14 | HCA26 | |
| Nationality | Great Britain | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Extant | 1756 | HCA26 | |
| First Commissioned | 26.10.1756 | HCA26 | |
| Home Port | London - Thames | HCA26 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | HCA26 | |
| Category | Privateer | HCA26 | |
| Ship Type | Unknown | HCA26 | |
| Last known | 1757 | HCA26 | |
Commander: Hugh Caine.
Ship: Shark.
Burden: 140 tons.
Crew: 140.
Owners: John Cruikshank, James Johnston, Peter Taylor, Richard Neve and others of London, merchants.
Lieutenant: Thomas Fippitt.
Gunner: Joseph Moyce.
Boatswain: John Jones.
Carpenter: Peter Dukes.
Surgeon: Thomas Mason.
Cook: John Carr.
Armament: 14 carriage and 24 swivel guns.
Folio: 67.
Note that the Milford received a similar commission.
Commander: Abraham Harman.
Ship: Shark.
Burden: 250 tons.
Crew: 140.
Owners:
Lieutenant: Thomas Tippitt.
Gunner: Joseph Moyce.
Boatswain: John Jones.
Carpenter: Peter Dukes.
Surgeon: Thomas Mason.
Cook: John Carr.
Armament: 14 carriage and 24 swivel guns.
Folio: 30