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New Hampshire Privateer Lugger Betsey |
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| Betsey | Commander John Matthews |
| Armed Vessel | 30 March 1782- |
| New Hampshire Privateer Lugger |
| Commissioned/First Date: | 30 March 1782 |
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| Owners: | Keith, Spence, and Sherburne, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
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| Battery: | Date Reported: 30 March 1782 Number/Caliber Weight Broadside 2/ Total: 2 cannon/ Broadside: 1 cannon/ Swivels: |
| Crew: | 30 March 1782: 11 [total] |
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Comments:
New Hampshire Privateer Lugger Betsey was commissioned on 30 March 1782 under Commander John Matthews of Newcastle, New Hampshire. She was listed as having a battery of two guns and a crew of ten men. Her $20000 bond was signed by Matthews, owners Keith & Spence, of Portsmouth, and Robert Parker of Portsmouth.1
1 NRAR, 238
| Posted 26 May 2011 |
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