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American Prizes July 1776 |
Name of Vessel:
Nathaniel and Elizabeth
Master of Vessel:
William Hoare
Rig of Vessel:
Ship
Date of Capture:
11 July 1776
Place of Capture:
Captor:
Continental Navy Brig Andrew Doria
Home Port:
From What Port:
To What Port:
Cargo:
Tonnage:
Battery:
Crew:
Owners:
Prize master:
Prize crew:
Ordered Into:
Into What Port:
New London, Connecticut
Date Arrived:
Date Tried:
22 August 1776
Date Sold:
Action:
No
Recaptured:
No
Comments: Ship Nathaniel and Elizabeth (William Hoare) was captured by the Continental Navy Brig Andrew Doria (Captain Nicholas Biddle) on 11 July 1776. She was sent into New London, Connecticut and tried and condemned there on 22 August 1776.
Second Lieutenant Elisha Warner received £6.11.0 for his share of the prize money on 27 March 1778 from Continental Agent Nathaniel Shaw, Jr.
[NDAR, XI, 803 and notes]