British Privateer 'Little Nancy' (1758)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen50Tons BM

2.12.1758Broadside Weight UnknownHCA26
Gun Deck10 Carriage Guns

DatesOwnerSource
1758/12/02 - 1758, HCA26

Date# of MenNotesSource
2.12.175825 HCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/10/116 1758 December 2

Commander:William Amos.

Ship: Little Nancy.

Burden: 50 tons.

Crew: 25.

Owners: Messrs Walter and John Ewer of London, merchants.

Lieutenant: James Summerwell.

Gunner: James Gray.

Boatswain: James Ellis.

Carpenter: Andrew Amos.

Surgeon: William Brunton.

Cook: George Rough.

Armament: 10 carriage guns.

Folio: 117

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