When was it published?

July 4, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 4, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Privateer Captures, Ship Prizes, Great Britain Privateer, Lisbon, French Ships, Naval Engagement

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British privateers and the Alderney man-of-war captured multiple French ships en route to Martinique, Santo Domingo, Africa, and Hispaniola, including the Caesar and Neptune after an engagement; prizes carried to Lisbon.

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The Cæsar and the Neptune, of 20 Guns and 150 Men each, both bound from Nantz to Martinico, and San Domingo, are taken by the Great Britain Privateer, after a smart Engagement. There were three in Company; but the third got away by favour of the Night.

The Amiable Susanna, Lalee, from Newfoundland is taken by the Kouli Kan Privateer.

The Chateur, Vicare, from Port Louis for Africa, with Powder and Ball, is taken by the Southwell Privateer.

And a rich Ship from Rochell for Hispaniola, is taken by the Alderney Man of War. All the above Ships are carried into Lisbon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Privateer Captures Ship Prizes Great Britain Privateer Lisbon French Ships Naval Engagement

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Outcome

multiple ships captured as prizes; one ship escaped during the night.

Event Details

The Caesar and Neptune (20 guns, 150 men each) from Nantz to Martinico and San Domingo taken by Great Britain Privateer after engagement (third escaped at night); Amiable Susanna (Lalee) from Newfoundland by Kouli Kan Privateer; Chateur (Vicare) from Port Louis to Africa with powder and ball by Southwell Privateer; rich ship from Rochell to Hispaniola by Alderney Man of War; all carried to Lisbon.