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December 1, 1815
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Rumor from Turks Island via Savannah: US sloop Epervier sunk by British 74-gun ship after Lt. Shubrick refuses to show commission. Lacks credibility; recent arrivals confirm no such event.
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BROAD RUMOUR
A report has reached us, from Turks-Island, by the way of Savannah, stating that the Epervier sloop of war had been sunk by a British 74 gun ship, in consequence of Lieutenant Commandant Shubrick's having refused to show his commission to the British Commander. There are no particulars to strengthen the credibility of this tale; and there are among other circumstances to discredit it altogether, this fact, that at least ten vessels from Turks-Island have reached the United States within the last ten days, without bringing the least rumour of such an event.
A report has reached us, from Turks-Island, by the way of Savannah, stating that the Epervier sloop of war had been sunk by a British 74 gun ship, in consequence of Lieutenant Commandant Shubrick's having refused to show his commission to the British Commander. There are no particulars to strengthen the credibility of this tale; and there are among other circumstances to discredit it altogether, this fact, that at least ten vessels from Turks-Island have reached the United States within the last ten days, without bringing the least rumour of such an event.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Naval Rumor
Epervier Sloop
Shubrick
British Ship
Turks Island
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Commandant Shubrick
Where did it happen?
Turks Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieutenant Commandant Shubrick
Location
Turks Island
Story Details
A report claims the Epervier sloop of war was sunk by a British 74-gun ship after Lieutenant Commandant Shubrick refused to show his commission, but lacks supporting details and is discredited by recent vessels from Turks-Island not mentioning it.