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Edward Charleton

Capt. Edward Charleton was captain in the 5th infantry of the British army in 1783. Apparently he was commandant at Fort Michilimackinac from 1790–92. In 1794 he was promoted to a majority, and three years later retired on half-pay, dying at his English home in 1839.

Known as the Cape Coast on its previous voyage to Africa (see 1753/5), the other owners of the vessel were Edward Charleton and Robert Lucas. Letters of marque were declared on 7 June 1757. According to its muster roll all of the vessel's original crew of 35 arrived at St Kitts. Twenty-nine were discharged there between 23 May and 26 June 1758. Seven new crew enlisted on 25 July. Sources: El90/1219/5; ADM 7/89; SMV Wharfage books; SMV Muster rolls, 1757- 8, no. 41 ; SMV List of shipping; Felix Farley, 22 July, 4 November 1758; Darner Powell, p. 242