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Anson | 27026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 6 | HCA26 | |
| Nationality | Great Britain | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Extant | 1756 | HCA26 | |
| First Commissioned | 8.12.1756 | HCA26 | |
| Home Port | London - Thames | HCA26 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | HCA26 | |
| Category | Privateer | HCA26 | |
| Ship Type | Unknown | HCA26 | |
| Last known | 1757 | HCA26 | |
Commander: George Shoud.
Ship: Anson.
Burden: 40 tons.
Crew: 50.
Owners: Samuel Vaughan of Mincing Lane, London, merchant.
Lieutenant: John Williams.
Gunner: Joseph Rigby.
Boatswain: William Norman.
Carpenter: Joseph Holloway.
Surgeon: Jacob Eyles.
Cook: George Arundell.
Armament: 6 carriage and 18 swivel guns.
Folio: 121.
Note that the Nancy received a similar commission.