Daily entries from the 17th century London diary
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The Greyhound
The Greyhound was in the squadron that brought Charles II back to England for the Restoration .
At Faro, according to Sandwich’s log for commitment of ships, as of 10th December 1661. (From Ollard’s Cromwell’s Earl.)
Frank Fox shows Richard Country in command of the 5th Rate prize Greyhound at Dover in June 1665.
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The Greyhound.
Also sailed with Sandwich in 1661 on his mission to take possession of Tangier, deal with the Barbary Pirates and bring over the Queene.
April 1665 down as 5th Rate with 125 men and 22 guns, also under Richard Country.
September 1665 in the White Squadron with 70 men and 16 guns under William Flaws.
(info Journal of Edward Montagu by Anderson)