When was it published?

December 1, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News December 1, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Constant Freeman, Monf. De Chatelau

Q: What keywords are associated?

Vessel Capture, Ransom, Prince Edward, Cape Henlopen, Freeman Schooner

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Capt. Constant Freeman arrived in a schooner from North Carolina, reporting his vessel was captured off Cape Henlopen by the Prince Edward under Monf. de Chatelau, who ransomed it for 250l. Sterling after two ships appeared; a accompanying sloop passed by.

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The Beginning of last Week arrived here Capt. Constant Freeman in a Scooner from North Carolina, who on his Passage from thence last Tuesday 7 night was taken off Cape Henlopen, by the Prince Edward commanded by Monf. de Chatelau, whom we have had lately occasioned often to mention, as he has made many Captures on the Southern Coast:--Capt. Freeman's Vessel he intended to destroy as he had done several others; but on two Ships appearing he ransomed her for 250l. Sterling, and was ordered to put off as quick as possible, a Sloop also from N. Carolina, in Company pass'd by the Frigate, who made after the two Ships.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Vessel Capture Ransom Prince Edward Cape Henlopen Freeman Schooner

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Constant Freeman Monf. De Chatelau

Where did it happen?

Cape Henlopen

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cape Henlopen

Event Date

Last Tuesday 7 Night

Key Persons

Capt. Constant Freeman Monf. De Chatelau

Outcome

vessel ransomed for 250l. sterling; not destroyed due to appearance of two ships.

Event Details

Capt. Freeman's schooner from North Carolina was captured off Cape Henlopen by the Prince Edward commanded by Monf. de Chatelau during passage; intended destruction averted by two approaching ships, leading to ransom; accompanying sloop passed, frigate pursued the ships.