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Posted by Bob Brooks on Friday 12th of July 2013 16:39
The HM Sloop Viper wrecked in the St Lawrence River during the American War was the snow-rigged Viper, Sloop, launched 31 Mar 1756, re-commissioned 13 Apr 1775 and sent to North America. Escorting a convoy to Quebec on 15 Dec 1779 in a snow squall she saw breakers ahead, missed stays and ran over a ledge, and was abandoned as a wreck. Commander John Augustus, Lord Hervey commanded. The court martial was held 11 Mar 1780 and on 15 Mar 1780 Lord Hervey was promoted to Captain.
Posted by Peter YATES on Wednesday 3rd of July 2013 10:12
Sir Gordon DRUMMOND when age 9 yrs., in 1781, nearly lost his life aboard the war sloop VIPER in the St Lawrence River. Would this sloop be the same one? Was the Viper salvaged on this occasion?