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September 3, 1830
Virginia Advocate
Charlottesville, Virginia
What is this article about?
The New-York Courier reports the death of Capt. Shefield, who years ago commanded an American ship captured by an Algerine frigate in the Mediterranean. Left alone with his boy, he threw the nine captors overboard and sailed the vessel safely to Naples.
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The New-York Courier mentions the death of Capt. Shefield of that city. Some years since, it is stated, Capt. S. commanded an American ship bound to Naples with a valuable cargo, and was captured in the Mediterranean by an Algerine frigate, the crew taken out, and a prize master and eight Turks were put on board, and the ship ordered for Algiers. Capt. Sheffield was left alone with his boy on board the ship, and watching a favorable occasion he actually threw the nine Algerines overboard, and with his boy carried the ship in safety to Naples!
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Adventure
Piracy
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Ship Capture
Heroic Recapture
Algerine Frigate
Bravery At Sea
Mediterranean Adventure
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Shefield
His Boy
Where did it happen?
Mediterranean
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Shefield
His Boy
Location
Mediterranean
Event Date
Some Years Since
Story Details
Capt. Shefield commanded an American ship bound to Naples, captured by an Algerine frigate. Left alone with his boy after the crew was taken out and nine Algerines put aboard, he threw them overboard and with the boy sailed the ship safely to Naples.