When was it published?

March 26, 1810 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Story March 26, 1810

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Engagement, Piracy, Historical Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Of Superior, Purser Of Superior, Captain Taylor

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Privateer, Superior, British Vessels Captured, American Vessels Respect, Brig Eliza, West India Station

Norfolk, Virginia

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What is this article about?

French privateer Superior's captain and purser at St. Bartholomews report capturing, burning, and sinking 32 British vessels but respecting American ones. Brig Eliza of Charleston boarded politely on 24th ult.; captain boasts of wealth, defies West India cruisers, plans to visit Charleston. From Charleston Times, 16th March.

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The Captain and Purser of the French privateer Superior, has been on shore at St. Bartholomews, where it was currently reported as information coming from themselves, that they had captured, burnt and sunk, 32 British vessels; but they treated American vessels with the utmost respect.

The brig Eliza, Taylor, of this port, was boarded by them on the 24th ult. and treated politely. The captain of the privateer informed captain Taylor that he had cash enough on board the Superior to ballast her, that he defied all the cruisers on the West India station, and that it was his intention to come shortly to Charleston.

—Charleston Times, 16th March.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Engagement Piracy Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

French Privateer Superior British Vessels Captured American Vessels Respect Brig Eliza West India Station

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Of Superior Purser Of Superior Captain Taylor

Where did it happen?

St. Bartholomews, West India Station, Charleston

Story Details

Key Persons

Captain Of Superior Purser Of Superior Captain Taylor

Location

St. Bartholomews, West India Station, Charleston

Event Date

24th Ult., March 16th

Story Details

Captain and purser of French privateer Superior report at St. Bartholomews capturing, burning, and sinking 32 British vessels while treating American vessels respectfully. Brig Eliza boarded politely on 24th ult.; captain informs of ample cash, defiance of cruisers, and intent to visit Charleston.