When was it published?

January 22, 1767 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News January 22, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

English Sailor, Kidnapped, Dutch Man Of War, Rotterdam, Holland Coast, Whipping Punishment, Impressment, British Demand

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An English sailor reports being kidnapped onto a Dutch man-of-war at Rotterdam after a shipwreck on the Dutch coast. Despite serving dutifully for low wages, he was refused when demanded by a British lieutenant and severely whipped before being put in irons. Satisfaction is urged for the honor of the nation.

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A correspondent at Plymouth writes that the English sailor, who was lately demanded from on board a Dutch man of war, says he was kidnapped on board it at Rotterdam, having been cast away on the coast of Holland, under pretence of its being a fine merchantman, bound on a good voyage; that he attended his duty constantly, and never received more than thirteen shillings wages; that upon being demanded by a Lieutenant of one of his Majesty's ships, he was refused, and afterwards whipped in the severest manner with three inch ropes, until he was insensible, and long after he was so, and then put into irons. In short, if the account is true, in honour to the nation, some satisfaction ought to be demanded.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

English Sailor Kidnapped Dutch Man Of War Rotterdam Holland Coast Whipping Punishment Impressment British Demand

Where did it happen?

Rotterdam

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rotterdam

Outcome

sailor whipped in the severest manner with three inch ropes until insensible and long after, then put into irons; demand for his release refused.

Event Details

English sailor kidnapped on board a Dutch man of war at Rotterdam after being cast away on the coast of Holland, under pretense of it being a fine merchantman on a good voyage. Served constantly for thirteen shillings wages. Demanded by a Lieutenant of one of his Majesty's ships but refused, then whipped severely and put into irons.