Frank McArthur Posted December 22, 2016 #1 Posted December 22, 2016 1. Who was the captain of the ship when she was commissioned 12 June 1781? 2. Was he in command later in 1781 when the ship was captured by the British? 3. What happened to the captain and crew when they were captured? Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
trippwj Posted December 22, 2016 #2 Posted December 22, 2016 See info here:http://www.awiatsea.com/Privateers/R/Rattlesnake%20Massachusetts%20Ship%20[Clark].html Not sure the source used. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
KenW Posted December 23, 2016 #3 Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) I should add that there was at least one other privateer called the Rattlesnake during the American revolution. One other was reported in a Philiadelphia newspaper and that ship was run aground in 1779 or 1780 and burnt. The MS kit is based on the lines taken off the ship that was built in and captured off Boston as per the website above. Edited December 23, 2016 by KenW mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Ken NO PIRACY 4 ME! (SUPPORTING CHUCKS' IDEA) Current Build: Washington 1776 Galley Completed Builds: Pilot Boat Mary (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Boat Providence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Continental Ship Independence (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Rattlesnake (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build) Armed Virginia Sloop (from Completed Gallery) Fair American (from Completed Gallery) (from MSW Build Log) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Nautical Research Guild
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