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October 10, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Near New Bern on September 19, two English brigs captured several vessels at the bar, including a large French brig. Many escaped up rivers. Local armed vessels, including the Sturdy Beggar privateer, Pennsylvania Farmer brig, and Heart of Oak sloop, prepare to pursue the 'English pirates.'
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NEW BERN, Sept. 19.
Few days ago we received an account from the bar, that two English brigs, one a very large one, the other mounting 10 or 12 guns, were arrived within the bar, and had taken several vessels which lay there, particularly a large French brig. There were many vessels there ready to go out, but the chief of them escaped by running up into the rivers again. The utmost dispatch is making here to drive the sheep-stealers from whence they came, for it is supposed the fat mutton on the banks has been the chief temptation to this desperate manoeuvre. The Sturdy Beggar privateer, of 14 carriage guns and 100 men, the state brig Pennsylvania Farmer, of 16 guns and 50 men, and the Heart of Oak, a sloop of 10 guns and 40 men, belonging to this town, are preparing to sail with all expedition in quest of the English pirates.
Few days ago we received an account from the bar, that two English brigs, one a very large one, the other mounting 10 or 12 guns, were arrived within the bar, and had taken several vessels which lay there, particularly a large French brig. There were many vessels there ready to go out, but the chief of them escaped by running up into the rivers again. The utmost dispatch is making here to drive the sheep-stealers from whence they came, for it is supposed the fat mutton on the banks has been the chief temptation to this desperate manoeuvre. The Sturdy Beggar privateer, of 14 carriage guns and 100 men, the state brig Pennsylvania Farmer, of 16 guns and 50 men, and the Heart of Oak, a sloop of 10 guns and 40 men, belonging to this town, are preparing to sail with all expedition in quest of the English pirates.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Piracy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
English Brigs
Vessel Capture
Privateer Pursuit
New Bern
Naval Raid
Where did it happen?
New Bern
Story Details
Location
New Bern
Event Date
Few Days Before September 19
Story Details
Two English brigs arrived at the bar near New Bern and captured several vessels, including a large French brig. Most vessels escaped up the rivers. Local ships, including the Sturdy Beggar privateer, Pennsylvania Farmer brig, and Heart of Oak sloop, prepare to pursue the English 'pirates' or 'sheep-stealers.'