Heart of Oak (1762 ship)
Heart of Oak, of 300 tons (bm), was launched in South Carolina in 1762. She spent most of her career as a merchant vessel, though between 1777 and 1782 she served the Royal Navy as a hired armed ship. She was last listed in 1789.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Heart of Oak |
| Namesake | Heart of Oak |
| Builder | South Carolina |
| Launched | 1762 |
| Fate | No longer listed in Lloyd's Register in 1790 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 300 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Armament | 20 × 6-pounder guns |
Lloyd's List for 29 May 1764 reported that Heart of Oak, Gwinn, master, sailing from South Carolina to London, had arrived off Beachy.
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