MICHIGAN, H.M.S. (1762, Sloop)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
MICHIGAN, H.M.S.
Year of Build:
1762
Official Number:
BRITISH
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Navy Island
Vessel Type:
Sloop
Note: Armed Sloop, Schooner rigged, 4 guns, 2 swivels.
Hull Materials:
Wood
Builder Name:
Royal Navy
Original Owner:
British Navy
Power
Number of Masts:
1
Hull Dimensions
Length:
60'
Beam:
14'
Depth:
7'
Tonnage (old style):
80
Final Disposition
Final Location:
Cat Fish Creek.
Lake Erie.
Date:
28 Aug 1763
Notes:
14 miles from site of Buffalo, NY.
History
Chronology:

1762 Launched Black Rock.

Built by British under General Jeffery Amherst at Niagara to supply British garrisons dependent on Detroit.

Notes
From the Collection of:
C. Patrick Labadie
Contact
Contact
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Email:specialcollections@alpenalibrary.org
Website:
https://www.alpenalibrary.org

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USA
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