When was it published?

April 11, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News April 11, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Cocke, First Lieutenant Of The Raleigh Privateer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Raleigh Privateer, French Ship Capture, St Kitts, Wine Cargo, Privateer Cruise

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Raleigh privateer, fitted out in Virginia and commanded by Capt. Cocke, captured a French ship laden with wine, oil, and candles worth over 5000 l., and a small sloop, bringing both to St. Kitt's on Feb. 28. No resistance was offered. The crew plans to transport the wine to Virginia and sell the rest locally, then sail on another cruise targeting three rich ships.

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By a Letter from the First Lieutenant of the RALEIGH Privateer, Capt. Cocke, (which was fitted out of this Colony, by several Gentlemen) dated at St. Kitt's, Feb. 28. we have Advice, That the Raleigh had taken a French Ship, laden with Wine, Oil, and Candles, worth above 5000 l. She was a Ship of small Force, and made no Resistance. Also a Sloop, of small Value. And carried them both into St. Kitt's. The Wine they intend to bring to Virginia; but the other Part of the Cargo they intend to dispose of there. The Raleigh was preparing to sail on another Cruise, upon Notice they had of Three rich Ships, which they were going in Search of.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Raleigh Privateer French Ship Capture St Kitts Wine Cargo Privateer Cruise

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Cocke First Lieutenant Of The Raleigh Privateer

Where did it happen?

St. Kitt's

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Kitt's

Event Date

Feb. 28.

Key Persons

Capt. Cocke First Lieutenant Of The Raleigh Privateer

Outcome

captured a french ship worth above 5000 l. and a sloop of small value; no resistance; prizes carried into st. kitt's; wine to be brought to virginia, rest disposed of there; preparing for another cruise.

Event Details

The Raleigh privateer took a French ship laden with wine, oil, and candles, and a sloop, carrying both into St. Kitt's.