British Privateer 'Elizabeth and Mary' (1756)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen100Tons BM

28.9.1756Broadside Weight = 4 Imperial Pound ( 1.8144 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck16 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck10 Carriage Guns

Date# of MenNotesSource
28.9.175630 HCA26

DatesRankNameSource
28.9.1756 - 1756CaptainHCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/6/24 1756 September 28

Commander: James Caruthers.

Ship: Elizabeth and Mary.

Burden: 100 tons.

Crew: 30.

Owners: Joseph Maudsley, Thomas Mollinex and Company of Liverpool, merchants.

Lieutenant: Joseph Saxton.

Gunner: James Coppall.

Boatswain: James Collet.

Carpenter: Lawrence Rigby.

Surgeon: James Brown.

Cook: John James.

Armament: 10 carriage and 16 swivel guns.

Folio: 25

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