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April 29, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Norfolk, public indignation rose against a French privateer threatening American commerce. An unknown person boarded and set fire to the ship, destroying it entirely but endangering nearby vessels, as reported in a letter dated the 17th instant.
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BURNING FOR RUNNING.
A letter from Norfolk, of the 17th inst. says ' A good deal of indignation had been excited against a noted French privateer, which was fitting out here. whose captain had threatened depredations on American Commerce, and had been guilty of many—and it had been alleged that she was even waiting for the Cuthbert. Our uneasiness on that head was removed the night before last, by some person (unknown) going on board of her and setting fire to her, when she was entirely destroyed, tho' not without exposing other shipping to imminent danger.'
A letter from Norfolk, of the 17th inst. says ' A good deal of indignation had been excited against a noted French privateer, which was fitting out here. whose captain had threatened depredations on American Commerce, and had been guilty of many—and it had been alleged that she was even waiting for the Cuthbert. Our uneasiness on that head was removed the night before last, by some person (unknown) going on board of her and setting fire to her, when she was entirely destroyed, tho' not without exposing other shipping to imminent danger.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
French Privateer
Ship Arson
Norfolk
American Commerce
Indignation
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Story Details
Location
Norfolk
Event Date
17th Inst.
Story Details
Indignation against a French privateer fitting out in Norfolk for threats to American commerce; unknown person sets fire to it the night before last, destroying the ship but endangering others.