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July 22, 1814
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Captain Isaac Hull reports the capture by Gun Boat No. 88, under Sailing Master Geo. Clement, of a Chebacco Boat tender to HMS Tenedos off Portsmouth harbor on July 14, 1814. The tender had seized a small coasting boat, which was retaken. Prisoners sent to Salem.
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Copy of a letter from Capt. Isaac Hull, to the Secretary of the Navy, dated U. S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, July 15th, 1814.
SIR,
I have the honor to inform you that yesterday morning, Gun Boat No. 88, commanded by Sailing Master Geo. Clement, fell in with, and captured, off this harbor, a Chebacco Boat, tender to the Tenedos, commanded by her second Lieutenant, having also on board two midshipmen, and ten seamen and marines.
She had taken, the morning previous to her being captured, a small Coasting Boat, which was also re-taken by Mr. Clement.
The prisoners have been given in charge of the Marshal, and left here this morning for Salem.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ISAAC HULL.
Hon. Wm. Jones,
Secretary of the Navy.
SIR,
I have the honor to inform you that yesterday morning, Gun Boat No. 88, commanded by Sailing Master Geo. Clement, fell in with, and captured, off this harbor, a Chebacco Boat, tender to the Tenedos, commanded by her second Lieutenant, having also on board two midshipmen, and ten seamen and marines.
She had taken, the morning previous to her being captured, a small Coasting Boat, which was also re-taken by Mr. Clement.
The prisoners have been given in charge of the Marshal, and left here this morning for Salem.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, sir, your obedient servant,
ISAAC HULL.
Hon. Wm. Jones,
Secretary of the Navy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Naval Capture
Gunboat 88
Hms Tenedos
Chebacco Boat
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Isaac Hull
Geo. Clement
Where did it happen?
Off Portsmouth Harbor, U. S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth
Story Details
Key Persons
Isaac Hull
Geo. Clement
Location
Off Portsmouth Harbor, U. S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth
Event Date
July 14, 1814
Story Details
Gun Boat No. 88 under Sailing Master Geo. Clement captured a Chebacco Boat tender to the Tenedos off Portsmouth harbor; the tender had captured a small coasting boat which was retaken; prisoners sent to Salem.