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Foreign News
February 13, 1812
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Severe storm in the Belt devastated a convoy of over 200 ships from Hanö Bay (sailed Nov 20), sinking 17 with all hands, capturing 12+ by Danish privateers, stranding 73 disabled at Matwich near Carlsham, others in Zealand ports; HMS St. George lost masts.
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December 17.
We mentioned yesterday the dreadful storm which had occurred in the Belt. The homeward bound convoy which sailed from Hanö Bay on the 20th ult. consisted of more than 200 sail: out of this number it is stated that 17 foundered at sea, the crews of which were unfortunately lost; 12 (and it is feared more) were taken by Danish privateers—73 had reached Matwich, a port near Carlsham, most of them in a disabled state, and where it was feared they would be obliged to winter; and several others sought shelter in the ports of Zealand. The St. George rode out the storm, but was obliged to cut away her main, mizen and foremast.
December 18.
Price of Stocks this day at one—3 per cent. Cons. for op. 64 1/8 1-4, 3 per cent. 62 3-4 7-8, 4 per cent. 78 2-8 1-2.
We mentioned yesterday the dreadful storm which had occurred in the Belt. The homeward bound convoy which sailed from Hanö Bay on the 20th ult. consisted of more than 200 sail: out of this number it is stated that 17 foundered at sea, the crews of which were unfortunately lost; 12 (and it is feared more) were taken by Danish privateers—73 had reached Matwich, a port near Carlsham, most of them in a disabled state, and where it was feared they would be obliged to winter; and several others sought shelter in the ports of Zealand. The St. George rode out the storm, but was obliged to cut away her main, mizen and foremast.
December 18.
Price of Stocks this day at one—3 per cent. Cons. for op. 64 1/8 1-4, 3 per cent. 62 3-4 7-8, 4 per cent. 78 2-8 1-2.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Naval Affairs
Piracy Or Privateering
What keywords are associated?
Baltic Storm
Convoy Losses
Danish Privateers
Ship Foundering
Disabled Vessels
Where did it happen?
The Belt
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
The Belt
Event Date
20th Ult.
Outcome
17 foundered at sea with crews lost; 12 taken by danish privateers (and feared more); 73 reached matwich disabled; several sought shelter in ports of zealand; st. george cut away main, mizen and foremast.
Event Details
Dreadful storm occurred in the Belt affecting homeward bound convoy of more than 200 sail that sailed from Hanö Bay on the 20th ult.