When was it published?

March 6, 1809 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Foreign News March 6, 1809

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Hazard, Admiral Cochrane, Sir George Prevost

Q: What keywords are associated?

Martinique Surrender, British Forces, Admiral Cochrane, Sir George Prevost, St Bartholomews Report

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What is this article about?

The island of Martinique surrendered to British forces under Admiral Cochrane and Sir George Prevost, except for one fort expected to surrender soon, according to reliable information received at St. Bartholomews before Captain Hazard departed on the 15th of last month.

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Martinique Taken.—We are informed by captain Hazard of the Swedish schooner Locker, from St. Bartholomews, which Island he left the 15th of last month, that a few days before he sailed, information which was relied on, was received, stating that with the exception of one fort, the Island of Martinique had surrendered to the British forces, under admiral Cochrane and sir George Prevost.—

The letters received at St. Bartholomews, announcing this event, stated that no doubt was entertained that the remaining fort would shortly surrender.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Martinique Surrender British Forces Admiral Cochrane Sir George Prevost St Bartholomews Report

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Hazard Admiral Cochrane Sir George Prevost

Where did it happen?

Martinique

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Martinique

Event Date

A Few Days Before 15th Of Last Month

Key Persons

Captain Hazard Admiral Cochrane Sir George Prevost

Outcome

with the exception of one fort, the island of martinique had surrendered to the british forces; remaining fort would shortly surrender

Event Details

Information received at St. Bartholomews stated that the Island of Martinique had surrendered to the British forces under admiral Cochrane and sir George Prevost, except for one fort, with letters announcing the event and expressing no doubt that the remaining fort would soon surrender.