August 1777
Moored at the Pitch Kettle Moorings in English Harbour Antigua
Monday 25th
Do Weather sailed hence the Badger for Jamaica. The Oliver Cromwell was bought into His Majesty's Service and Commission'd2 Mr Jno Auriol Drummond was appointed Captain, Mr John Newsam Lieut Mr Richd Rowe Master & John Hamilton Qr Master was Appointed Gunner, Mr Robt Boyle Nicholas was appointed 1st Lieut of the Portland, Mr Peacock of the Beaver and Mr Daniel Martin Gunner, Mr John Aylmer appointed Lieut of the Beaver.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/711.
2. Renamed Beavers Prize.
