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Nominal Guns6W027
NationalityUnited States of America
OperatorSouth Carolina State Navy
Acquired3.1777W027
Home PortCharleston - South Carolina W027
ShipyardBermuda - North Atlantic Ocean W027
CategoryPrivateerW027
Ship TypeSloopW027
Mutinied2.5.1777W027

Armament


3.1777Broadside Weight = 13 Imperial Pound ( 5.8955 kg)W027
Gun Deck2 American 6-Pounder
Gun Deck2 American 4-Pounder
Gun Deck2 American 3-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
27.5.177715 W027

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
3.1777 - 2.5.1777Unknown
John OsborneAmerican
Naval Sailor
W027

Service History


DateEventSource
21.4.1777Sailed from Charleston carrying a cargo of rice, tobacco, and indigo for FranceW027


Notes on Ship


MutinyW027
She was manned with a scratch crew of fifteen men (including two Dutch, five Spaniards, and three English). In addition, the Second Mate, Joseph Ring, was English. On 2 May 1777 Ring and the three English sailors, assisted by the two Dutchmen, rose and took control of the sloop. The mutineers headed for England, but stopped long enough to put Commander John Osborne and First Mate Joseph Price on a pilot boat at Kinsale, Ireland. On 27 May Active arrived in Liverpool. The seven prisoners were ordered sent to Old Mill Prison on 31 May. The sloop was condemned in Admiralty Court and the six mutineers were paid two thirds of the King's share as a reward and encouragement.

Sources


IDNameAuthorType
W027American War of Independence at SeaKen Kellow, Web Site
 
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