When was it published?

December 31, 1756 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News December 31, 1756

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Storm Damage, Wharves, Lumber, Shipping Goods, Port Damage

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A severe storm on Monday last caused extensive damage to town wharves, washing away boards, shingles, lumber, wood, and other goods, and floating structures like a crane house.

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December 27. The Storm we had here on Monday last, did considerable Damage to the Wharves; at the Long-Wharf a great Quantity of Boards, Shingles, Staves, Mats, Yards, Hogsheads, Barrels, and other things were washed on and off; the small Crane House at the lower End was floated a considerable Way up the Wharf, as was the Remains of the Breast Work there. The Damage done to the Salt, Sugars, &c. is also very considerable. A great Quantity of Lumber, &c. and some Hundred Cords of Wood, were washed off other Wharves in Town.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Weather Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Storm Damage Wharves Lumber Shipping Goods Port Damage

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Monday Last

Outcome

considerable damage to wharves, structures, salt, sugars, and other goods; large quantities of lumber and wood washed away; no human casualties mentioned.

Event Details

A storm caused damage to wharves in town, particularly at the Long-Wharf where boards, shingles, staves, mats, yards, hogsheads, barrels, and other items were washed on and off; the small crane house and breast work remains were floated up the wharf; damage to salt, sugars, and other goods; lumber and hundreds of cords of wood washed off other wharves.