When was it published?

February 18, 1788 in The Daily Advertiser

Foreign News February 18, 1788

The Daily Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Barbary Galleys, Funchal Harbour, American Vessel, Galley Sunk, Pirate Chase

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

On October 18, two Barbary galleys pursued an American vessel into Funchal harbor, where fortress guns sank one galley, prompting the other to retreat after rescuing its crew. The incident alarmed locals, who doubled guards and remained armed.

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Nov. 29. A letter from Lisbon has the following article: "We have just received advice, dated October 18, that two Barbary galleys chased an American vessel into Funchal harbour, and would have cut her out had not the guns of that fortress fired upon them, which were so well pointed, that at the second discharge they sunk one; most of the crew were taken up by the other, who then sheered off; this event threw the inhabitants into great confusion; and to prevent a sudden attack from these barbarians, the guard has been doubled, and the inhabitants are under arms day and night."

What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Barbary Galleys Funchal Harbour American Vessel Galley Sunk Pirate Chase

Where did it happen?

Funchal Harbour

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Funchal Harbour

Event Date

October 18

Outcome

one barbary galley sunk; most of its crew rescued by the other galley, which then retreated.

Event Details

Two Barbary galleys chased an American vessel into Funchal harbour and attempted to capture it, but the fortress guns fired upon them, sinking one galley at the second discharge. The other galley took up most of the crew and sheered off. The event caused great confusion among inhabitants, who doubled the guard and remained under arms day and night to prevent attacks.