Hired armed cutter Duchess of Cumberland
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At least three hired armed cutters named Duchess of Cumberland have served the Royal Navy.
The first Duchess of Cumberland served in 1783.
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]
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).
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