When was it published?

November 17, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 17, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Trade Or Commerce

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Man Of War, St Christophers, Contraband Search, English Ship Boarding, Naval Chase

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Captain Griffiths of the Wilmot, arriving from St. Christophers, was chased and boarded by a 50-gun Spanish man-of-war the day after leaving the island. The Spanish searched for contraband goods but found none and released the ship, insolently threatening to search all English vessels.

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We are informed that Capt. Griffiths, of the Wilmot, arrived from St. Christophers, was chas'd by a Spanish Man of War of 50 Guns. the Day after he left the Island, and obliged to bring too: he was then boarded, and every Part of his Ship examined. in order to find Contraband Goods; but not finding any, they thought proper to let him go. While they were on board, they told him in an Insolent Manner. that they would search every English Ship they met with. --- Power gives Cowards Courage. ----- Sure they will be obliged to change that Note Soon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Man Of War St Christophers Contraband Search English Ship Boarding Naval Chase

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Griffiths

Where did it happen?

St. Christophers

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Christophers

Event Date

The Day After Leaving The Island

Key Persons

Capt. Griffiths

Outcome

no contraband found; ship released after search

Event Details

Capt. Griffiths of the Wilmot was chased by a 50-gun Spanish man-of-war the day after leaving St. Christophers, boarded and searched for contraband goods, but none found so released; Spanish officers insolently stated they would search every English ship met.