Hired armed cutter Duchess of Cumberland
Appearance
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
References
- Winfield, Rif (2008). British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793–1817: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Seaforth. ISBN 1861762461.