Hired armed cutter Duchess of Cumberland

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At least three hired armed cutters named Duchess of Cumberland have served the Royal Navy.

First Duchess of Cumberland[]

The first Duchess of Cumberland served in 1783.

Second Duchess of Cumberland[]

The second Duchess of Cumberland was a cutter of eight guns and 65 49⁄94 tons burthen (bm). She served from 2 April 1793 to 27 October 1800.[1]

Third Duchess of Cumberland[]

The third Duchess of Cumberland was a cutter of six 3-pounder guns and 65 82⁄94 tons burthen (bm). She served from 17 June 1803 to 5 January 1805.[2] Her owner was Henshaw Latham and she had a crew of 23 men. Latham received £2008 for her hire.[3] She was under the command of Lieutenant John Sibrell (or Sybrille).

Citations and references[]

Citations

  1. ^ Winfield (2008), p.387.
  2. ^ Winfield (2008), p.391.
  3. ^ Mariner’s Mirror, Vol. 44-45, p.246.

References

  • Winfield, Rif (2008). British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793–1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Seaforth. ISBN 1861762461.
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