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Charming Sally

21836
Nominal Guns18W027
NationalityUnited States of America
OperatorMassachusetts State Navy
Acquired1779W027
ShipyardUnknownW027
CategoryPrivateerW027
Ship TypeShipW027
Sailing RigShip RiggedW027
Last known1779W027

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW027
Burthen300Tons BM 

Crew Complement


Date# of MenNotesSource
177970 W027

1 Ship Commander


DatesRankNameSource
1779Captain (Privateer)
Alexander HolmesAmerican
Naval Sailor
W027

Service History


DateEventSource
5.6.1779Capture of the Revenge
5.6.1779Took the Ship
Revenge (24) 1778-1779
British 24 Gun
Privateer Ship



Sources


IDNameAuthorType
W027American War of Independence at SeaKen Kellow, Web Site
 
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Posted by Jon Miller on Wednesday 17th of June 2026 16:46

The Boreas and Greyhound men of war, in their passage to Charlestown, from Barbadoes, have taken the Aurora privateer, of 20 guns, and 120 men; the Charming Sally, of ditto and 100 men; and the General Wayne of 12 guns, and 30 men. [Exeter Flying Post, 22 December 1780]


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