When was it published?

December 28, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 28, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

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East India Ships, Wager Arrival, St Helena, Marlborough Delayed

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The East India ship Wager, under Capt. Farrington, arrived safely off Dover from the Coast and Bay. It left four companion ships at latitude 52 on August 3, and reported that the Marlborough had not yet reached St. Helena.

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London, August 15. Yesterday the Purser of the Wager, Capt. Farrington, from Coast and Bay, brought the welcome News to the East India House of the safe Arrival of the said Ship off Dover. She left the Scarborough, the Princess Mary, the Duke of Cumberland, and the Nassau, (who came in Company with her from St. Helena) in Latitude 52, the 3d Instant. By the said Ship we have an Account, that the Marlborough was not arrived at St. Helena when they came away; so that it is much question'd whether she will come home this Year.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

East India Ships Wager Arrival St Helena Marlborough Delayed

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Farrington

Where did it happen?

St. Helena

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Helena

Event Date

August 15

Key Persons

Capt. Farrington

Outcome

safe arrival of the wager off dover; marlborough not arrived at st. helena

Event Details

The Purser of the Wager brought news to the East India House of the ship's safe arrival off Dover. The Wager left the Scarborough, Princess Mary, Duke of Cumberland, and Nassau in latitude 52 on the 3d instant after departing St. Helena together. The Marlborough had not arrived at St. Helena when they left, raising doubts about its return this year.