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Foreign News
September 8, 1781
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A convention between France and the Dutch Republic on retaking captured ships was ratified by the French king. It outlines prize shares for privateers and men-of-war recapturing vessels within or after 24 hours.
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HAGUE, May 15.
THE Convention entered into between the Court of France and this Republic, concerning the re-taking of their respective ships captured by the enemies, was received here on Friday night, ratified and signed by his Most Christian Majesty. It is therein stated, that in case any privateer belonging to either power should within 24 hours after the capture, re-take any ship or ships, half of the value thereof should belong to the said privateer, and the whole prize, if it should be re-taken any time after the 24 hours. If rescued by men of war, in the former case, the recaptors will be entitled to a 30th part only, and to a 10th, if the rescue should happen after the 24 hours.
THE Convention entered into between the Court of France and this Republic, concerning the re-taking of their respective ships captured by the enemies, was received here on Friday night, ratified and signed by his Most Christian Majesty. It is therein stated, that in case any privateer belonging to either power should within 24 hours after the capture, re-take any ship or ships, half of the value thereof should belong to the said privateer, and the whole prize, if it should be re-taken any time after the 24 hours. If rescued by men of war, in the former case, the recaptors will be entitled to a 30th part only, and to a 10th, if the rescue should happen after the 24 hours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
France Dutch Convention
Retaking Ships
Privateer Prizes
Naval Recapture Rules
What entities or persons were involved?
His Most Christian Majesty
Where did it happen?
Hague
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Hague
Event Date
May 15
Key Persons
His Most Christian Majesty
Outcome
privateers retaking within 24 hours get half value; after, full prize. men-of-war get 1/30th within 24 hours, 1/10th after.
Event Details
Convention between France and the Republic on retaking captured ships received in The Hague on Friday night, ratified and signed by the French king. Details prize distribution for recaptures by privateers or men-of-war.