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by Neil How
Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:42 am
Forum: Privateers
Topic: "Private ship of war the Sampson"
Replies: 3
Views: 8085

Re: "Private ship of war the Sampson"

"During the "Seven Years War," 1754 to 1763, Sampson Simpson owned four vessels, the Hardy, Polly, Union and Sampson, carrying a total of 26 guns, Hayman Levy had two vessels, Orleans and Dreadnought with a total of 14 guns." American Jewish History: The Colonial and Early Nation...
by Neil How
Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Privateers
Topic: "Private ship of war the Sampson"
Replies: 3
Views: 8085

"Private ship of war the Sampson"

I have just come across a reference to the above ship, owned by a consortium of New Yorkers, in an official 1763 British West Indies colonial document and can find nothing further about it on this site. If the Forum Admin contact me I can send a copy of the document, as I find no way to post it here.