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April 1777





Name of Vessel:

[unknown]

Master of Vessel:

John M’Kenny

Rig of Vessel:

[Whaleboat]

Date of Capture:

29 April 1777

Place of Capture:


Captor:

HM Frigate Pearl

Home Port:


From What Port:

Lewes, Delaware

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Date Sold:


Action:

No

Recaptured:

No


Comments: This un-named whaleboat (John M’Kenny) was sailing out of Lewes, Delaware, acting as an advice boat. She was captured by HM Frigate Pearl on 29 April 1777.


[NDAR, VIII, 1053-1063]