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Foreign News
September 9, 1793
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
General Dumourier displayed intense fear during his convoyed sea passage from Ostend, preferring drowning over capture by French forces, but regained composure upon landing in Plymouth on June 29.
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PLYMOUTH. June 29.
During the whole of the passage of Ostend, Dumourier shewed the most alarming symptoms of fear. The little vessel which conveyed him was well manned and armed, and had a convoy; notwithstanding which the gallant General could not conceal his agitations; and, it is said, was determined, should any attack have been made by a French frigate, or privateer of superior force, to trust to the mercy of the seas, rather than to that of his enraged countrymen. Upon landing, however, he recovered his magnanimity.
During the whole of the passage of Ostend, Dumourier shewed the most alarming symptoms of fear. The little vessel which conveyed him was well manned and armed, and had a convoy; notwithstanding which the gallant General could not conceal his agitations; and, it is said, was determined, should any attack have been made by a French frigate, or privateer of superior force, to trust to the mercy of the seas, rather than to that of his enraged countrymen. Upon landing, however, he recovered his magnanimity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Dumourier
Ostend Passage
General Fear
French Privateer Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
Dumourier
Where did it happen?
Ostend
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Ostend
Event Date
June 29
Key Persons
Dumourier
Outcome
landed safely and recovered magnanimity
Event Details
During the passage from Ostend, General Dumourier showed alarming symptoms of fear despite the vessel being well manned, armed, and convoyed. He could not conceal his agitations and was determined, if attacked by a French frigate or privateer, to trust to the seas rather than his enraged countrymen.