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British Prizes 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
To What Port:
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Crew:
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Prize master:
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Date Arrived:
Date Tried:
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]