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Wood Merchant

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Nominal Guns4BWAS-1603
NationalityKingdom of England
OperatorRoyal Navy
Captured1665BWAS-1603
First Commissioned1667BWAS-1603
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1603
CategoryUnratedBWAS-1603
Ship TypeFly BoatBWAS-1603
Sold1667BWAS-1603

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1603
Length of Keel65' 0"Imperial Feet19.812 
Breadth21' 8"Imperial Feet6.604 
Depth in Hold10' 0"Imperial Feet3.048 
Draught Aft10' 6"Imperial Feet3.2004 
Burthen162Tons BM 

3 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
26.5.1665 - 8.5.1667Captain
George RobertsBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1665-1672
B051
25.2.1666/67 - 18.3.1666/67Captain
John CowdryBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1665-1667
B051
10.6.1667 - 4.12.1667Captain
Thomas FoulisBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1666-1673
B051

Service History


DateEventSource
2.1667Commissioned as a fireshipBWAS-1603

 
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