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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On June 27, 1798, HMS Sea-Horse, under Capt. Edward James Foote, captured the French frigate Sensible after a 12-hour chase and 8-minute action off the Isle of Panrellia. The Sensible carried French General Baraguay d'Hilliers with news of Malta's capture.
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A letter of which the following is a copy, has been transmitted by Admiral Lord St. Vincent, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels off Cadiz; to Evan Nepean, Esq. Secretary of the Admiralty.
SEA-HORSE, June 27, 1798, Isle of Panrellia, W. N. W. 12 leagues.
MY LORD,
After a chase of twelve hours, and a close action of eight minutes, his Majesty's ship under my command, this morning at four o'clock, captured the Sensible a French 36 gun frigate, 12 pounders, and three hundred men, commanded by Monsieur Borde, Capitaine de Vaisseau; was new coppered, copper fastened, and had a thorough repair at Toulon two months ago. A General of Division, Baraguay d'Hilliers, with his suite, was on board, going to Toulon with an account of the capture of Malta. The Sea-Horse's Officers and men conducted themselves much to my satisfaction, and I received that assistance from Mr. Wilmot, the first Lieutenant, which I might naturally expect from an Officer who had been in nine actions, and received eight wounds. Two Masters Mates, and nine men belonging to the Culloden, evinced the same steady courage as the crew of that ship have done on every occasion.
(Signed) EDW. JAS. FOOTE.
The Right Hon. Earl St. Vincent, Admiral of the Blue, &c. &c.
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Isle Of Panrellia
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June 27, 1798
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captured the french frigate sensible, a 36-gun ship with 300 men, commanded by monsieur borde. no casualties reported.
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After a 12-hour chase and 8-minute close action at 4 a.m., HMS Sea-Horse captured the French frigate Sensible off the Isle of Panrellia. The Sensible was recently repaired at Toulon and carried General Baraguay d'Hilliers with news of Malta's capture. The crew performed commendably, with assistance from experienced officers.