British Privateer 'Jason' (1758)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen45Tons BM

13.11.1758Broadside Weight = 1.5 Imperial Pound ( 0.6804 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck6 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck6 Carriage Guns

DatesOwnerSource
1758/11/13 - 1758, , HCA26

Date# of MenNotesSource
13.11.175830 HCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/10/99 1758 November 13

Commander: Richard Coller.

Ship: Jason.

Burden: 45 tons.

Crew: 30.

Owners: Edward Baker, Richard Coller and Thomas Baker of Folkestone, mariners.

Lieutenant: John Gibbs.

Gunner: George Green.

Boatswain: John Wellard.

Carpenter: William Lockett.

Surgeon: Thomas Nicholls.

Cook: Thomas Momery.

Armament: 6 carriage and 6 swivel guns.

Folio: 100.

Note that the Young Forster and Juba received similar commissions.

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Posted by Jeffrey McQuinley on Sunday 26th of October 2025 18:17

Appears this is the same ship as ship#27706 under new Letter of Marque with personnel changes. Principal owners the same.

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