British Privateer 'Sally' (1756)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen350Tons BM

18.10.1756Broadside Weight = 1.5 Imperial Pound ( 0.6804 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck6 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck12 Carriage Guns

DatesOwnerSource
1756/10/18 - 1756, HCA26

Date# of MenNotesSource
18.10.175660 HCA26

DatesRankNameSource
18.10.1756 - 1756CaptainHCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/6/51 1756 October 18

Commander: Joseph Eddy.

Ship: Sally.

Burden: 350 tons.

Crew: 60.

Owners: Samuel Vaughan and John Woodbridge of London, merchants.

Lieutenant: James Clarke.

Gunner: Robert Simpson.

Boatswain: Lancelot Bell.

Carpenter: John Harrison.

Surgeon: James Dobson.

Cook: Peter Hardwick.

Armament: 12 carriage and 6 swivel guns.

Folio: 54

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