Biscayneer (1779 ship)

Biscayneer was a cutter launched in 1779. From at least 1781 on she was a privateer based in Dartmouth, Devon. She captured or recaptured several vessels before her owner-captain sold her in 1783. New owners renamed her Retreat. She was last listed in 1784.

For other ships with the same name, see Biscayneer (ship).

History
Great Britain
NameBiscayneer
Launched1779
RenamedRetreat (1783)
FateLast listed 1784
General characteristics
Tons burthen80 (bm)
Complement30 (as privateer)
Armament8 × 4-pounder guns (1779-1783)
NotesOne mast

Career

Biscayneir first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1782.[1]

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1782 Crowte Captain & Co. Dartmouth privateer LR

Captain William Croute had acquired a letter of marque on 17 April 1781. Biscayneer's owner was listed as Robert Newman & Co.

Lloyd's List reported in June 1781 that the Dartmouth privateer Biscayneer, Crowte, master, had taken and sent into Dartmouth a French brig carrying a cargo of wine, brandy and bale goods.[2] Prize money was awarded on 6 December 1781 for the French vessel Valiant.

A year or so later, in July 1782, Lloyd's List reported that the privateer Biscayneer had recaptured Savile, Ray, master, one of the Newfoundland fleet, and brought her into Dartmouth.[3]

Later in July, Biscayneer, Crowte, master, captured and sent into Dartmouth Modeste, which had been sailing from Ferrol in ballast.[4]

Vessel Year Master Owner Trade Source & notes
Biscayneer 1783 Crowte Captain & Co. Dartmouth privateer LR
Retreat 1783 Robert West P.Ogier Dartmouth–Newfoundland LR

Retreat was last listed in 1784.

Citations
  1. LR (1782), Seq.No.B401.
  2. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 1274. 8 June 1781. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 1379. 16 July 1782. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 1384. 3 August 1782. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
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