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Swift | 7019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 10 | B028 | |
| Nationality | Kingdom of England | ||
| Operator | Royal Navy | ||
| Ordered | 11.2.1695/96 | B028 | |
| Acquired | 15.3.1696/97 | B028 | |
| First Commissioned | 1697 | B028 | |
| Shipyard | Arundel - Sussex | B028 | |
| Constructor | George MooreBritish Ship Builder | B028 | |
| Category | Unrated | B028 | |
| Ship Type | Advice Boat | B028 | |
| Wrecked | 24.1.1697/98 | B028 | |
William Knoll, Navy Office. The Swift advice boat is completed.
ADM 106Royal Navy Court Martial, 6 October 1698.
ff. 64-80 Nathaniel Bostock, Captain, HMS Swift.
Crime: Loss of ship.
Verdict: Guilty.
Sentence: Forfeit four months pay.
ff. 64-80 Christopher Potter, Master, HMS Swift.
Crime: Neglect of duty.
Verdict: Guilty.
Sentence: Forfeiture of all pay due and dismissed from the service.
ff. 64-80 John Petrone, boatswain, HMS Swift.
Crime: Neglect of duty.
Verdict: Acquitted.
ff. 64-80 William Cornwall, carpenter, HMS Swift.
Crime: Neglect of duty.
Verdict: Acquitted.
ff. 64-80 Richard Walton, Surgeon, HMS Swift.
Crime: Neglect of duty.
Verdict: Acquitted.