British hired armed vessel 'London' (1757)

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London

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Nominal Guns18BWAS-1714
NationalityGreat Britain
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquired4.1757BWAS-1714
ShipyardUnknownBWAS-1714
CategoryHired VesselBWAS-1714
Ship TypeArmed VesselBWAS-1714
Returned to Owners6.1758BWAS-1714

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentBWAS-1714
Burthen250Tons BM 

Armament


4.1757Broadside Weight = 54 Imperial Pound ( 24.489 kg)BWAS-1714
Gun Deck18 British 6-Pounder

2 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
8.4.1757 - 23.5.1757Commander
William PrattBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1739-1757
ADM 6/18/383ADM 6/1823.5.1757 - 24.7.1760Commander
Henry ScottBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1735-1762
Transfered ADM 6/18/402ADM 6/18

Service History


DateEventSource
9.3.1758Capture of Fort Louis

 
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