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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In a naval action near Isle aux Noix, the American sloop Eagle was damaged by enemy shot, run aground, and captured, taken to St. Johns for repairs. The Growler is also reported lost. One American killed, five or six wounded; no enemy casualties. Reported from Plattsburg on June 5.
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LOSS OF THE GROWLER & EAGLE.
A gentleman who proceeded with a flag to Isle aux Noix, after the action, has just returned, and informs that the Eagle received a pound shot from the enemy, which passed through her bow and knocked off several planks from the opposite side; that she was run aground, that the enemy have since raked and taken her to St. Johns to be repaired.
Our informant also states, that on our side one man only was killed, and five or six wounded--of the enemy none killed or wounded; our force in the above sloops, consisted of eighteen 6's, 2 twelves carronades & 113 men including volunteers.
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Isle Aux Noix
Event Date
June 5
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one man killed and five or six wounded on our side; none killed or wounded on the enemy side. eagle damaged, run aground, raked, and taken to st. johns for repairs; growler lost.
Event Details
A gentleman returned from Isle aux Noix after the action and reported that the Eagle received a pound shot through her bow, knocking off planks, was run aground, and captured by the enemy. Our force in the sloops: eighteen 6's, 2 twelves carronades, and 113 men including volunteers.