When was it published?

October 25, 1804 in Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News October 25, 1804

Rhode Island Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Turk's Island, Col Murray, Proclamation, Stranded Vessels, American Schooner, Martin And Catherine

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Col. Murray in Turk's Island issued a proclamation to take possession of stranded vessels and cargoes, then seized the grounded American schooner Martin and Catherine, aiming to salvage it for owners and underwriters, with the Governor's support.

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Accounts from Turk's-Island inform, that Col. Murray of that place had issued a Proclamation, declaring his intention of taking possession of all vessels and their cargoes that should be stranded, or cast away on that Island.—In pursuance of which he had taken possession of the American schooner Martin and Catherine, which had run aground on the Beach. and was using his endeavors to get them off, for the benefit (as he avowed) of the owners and underwriters. However strange this line of conduct may appear, he was countenanced in it by the Governor of that place.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Turk's Island Col Murray Proclamation Stranded Vessels American Schooner Martin And Catherine

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Murray Governor

Where did it happen?

Turk's Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Turk's Island

Key Persons

Col. Murray Governor

Outcome

taken possession of the american schooner martin and catherine; endeavors to get it off for the benefit of owners and underwriters.

Event Details

Col. Murray issued a Proclamation declaring intention to take possession of all stranded or cast away vessels and cargoes on Turk's-Island. He took possession of the American schooner Martin and Catherine which had run aground on the Beach, and was using endeavors to get it off, countenanced by the Governor.