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Sampson

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Nominal Guns18W027
NationalityUnited States of America
OperatorConnecticut State Navy
Acquired5.4.1781W027
Home PortChatham - Connecticut W027
ShipyardUnknownW027
CategoryPrivateerW027
Ship TypeBrigW027
Captured17.5.1782BWAS-1714

Armament


1781Broadside Weight = 54 Imperial Pound ( 24.489 kg)W027
Gun Deck18 American 6-Pounder

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
1781100 W027

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
5.4.1781 - 17.5.1782Captain (Privateer)
David BrooksAmerican
Naval Sailor
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Service History


DateEventSource
15.8.1781Action off Sandy Hook
17.5.1782Taken by
Belisarius (20) 1781-1783
British 20 Gun
6th Rate Frigate


 
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