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April 30, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Privateer brig Mars, Capt. M'Gillicuddy, captures Dutch sloop Hope laden with sugar, coffee, and indigo near Mona, arriving in New York April 19, 1762. Earlier missed rich Spanish schooner off St. Thomas due to unaware of war declaration; later engaged two armed sloops in battle.
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NEW YORK, April 19.
Wednesday last arrived here the Sloop Hope, a Dutch Vessel, Daniel Harriot, Master; taken 18 Leagues to the Southward of Mona, by the Brig Mars Letter of Marque, Capt. M'Gillicuddy, of this Port. She is laden with Sugar, Coffee, and Indigo; mounts four Carriage Guns, 8 Swivels, and carries 25 Men. She came from the Cape bound to Curacoa.
On the 13th of February the Mars spoke with a Spanish Schooner off the West End of St. Thomas, bound to Old Spain, very richly laden, having on board fifty Chests of Plate, and about 200 Bags of Cocoa; all which M'Gillicuddy let slip through his Fingers, unfortunately not knowing War had been declared against Spain on the 4th of January 1762; But we are in hopes he got Intelligence of it soon after, and directly made a Push for the Treasure.
On the 16th of March the Mars fell in with two Sloops mounting 10 and 12 Guns, whom he was obliged to engage full four Glasses; when pouring a hearty Broadside into one of them, it threw the Sloop upon the Careen; and the Brig's Boom giving way at the same time they took the Opportunity to escape.
Wednesday last arrived here the Sloop Hope, a Dutch Vessel, Daniel Harriot, Master; taken 18 Leagues to the Southward of Mona, by the Brig Mars Letter of Marque, Capt. M'Gillicuddy, of this Port. She is laden with Sugar, Coffee, and Indigo; mounts four Carriage Guns, 8 Swivels, and carries 25 Men. She came from the Cape bound to Curacoa.
On the 13th of February the Mars spoke with a Spanish Schooner off the West End of St. Thomas, bound to Old Spain, very richly laden, having on board fifty Chests of Plate, and about 200 Bags of Cocoa; all which M'Gillicuddy let slip through his Fingers, unfortunately not knowing War had been declared against Spain on the 4th of January 1762; But we are in hopes he got Intelligence of it soon after, and directly made a Push for the Treasure.
On the 16th of March the Mars fell in with two Sloops mounting 10 and 12 Guns, whom he was obliged to engage full four Glasses; when pouring a hearty Broadside into one of them, it threw the Sloop upon the Careen; and the Brig's Boom giving way at the same time they took the Opportunity to escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Piracy
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Privateer Capture
Naval Engagement
Spanish Treasure
Sloop Hope
Brig Mars
War Declaration
What entities or persons were involved?
Daniel Harriot
Capt. M'gillicuddy
Where did it happen?
Caribbean Sea, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Daniel Harriot
Capt. M'gillicuddy
Location
Caribbean Sea, New York
Event Date
1762
Story Details
Brig Mars captures Dutch sloop Hope near Mona; earlier misses Spanish treasure schooner off St. Thomas unaware of war; engages two armed sloops on March 16, forcing escape after battle.