British Privateer 'Anson' (1756)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen40Tons BM

8.12.1756Broadside Weight = 4.5 Imperial Pound ( 2.0412 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck18 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck6 Carriage Guns

DatesOwnerSource
1756/12/08 - 1757HCA26

Date# of MenNotesSource
8.12.175650 HCA26

DatesRankNameSource
8.12.1756 - 1757CaptainHCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/6/118 1756 December 8

Commander: George Shoud.

Ship: Anson.

Burden: 40 tons.

Crew: 50.

Owners: Samuel Vaughan of Mincing Lane, London, merchant.

Lieutenant: John Williams.

Gunner: Joseph Rigby.

Boatswain: William Norman.

Carpenter: Joseph Holloway.

Surgeon: Jacob Eyles.

Cook: George Arundell.

Armament: 6 carriage and 18 swivel guns.

Folio: 121.

Note that the Nancy received a similar commission.

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