When was it published?

July 8, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News July 8, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster, Shipping, Death Or Funeral

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Ebenezer Woodbury, Benjamin Cozens, John Calendar, Samuel Sheffield, John Meekins, William Stoddard, William Stoddard, Esq.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Brig Polly, Shipwreck, Gale Of Wind, Bristol, Survivors Rescued

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The Brig Polly, commanded by Ebenezer Woodbury, suffered severe damage in a gale on February 17, losing its bowprit, foremast, maintopsail, booms, boats, and larboard gunnel. Captain, mate, two men, and passenger William Stoddard were washed away and presumed lost. Three men and a boy were rescued from the wreck, which sank. Survivors arrived in Bristol via Capt. Allen.

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Captain Steuart in a Ship from Philadelphia, arrived at Bristol, having at Sea, in Lat. 37. 18. Long. 58 50, met with the Brig Polly, Ebenezer Woodbury, late Commander, from South-Carolina bound to Rhode Island. On the 17th of February the Brig met with a Gale of Wind, in which she lost her Bowprit, Foremast, Maintopmast, Booms, Boats, and larboard Gunnel stoved in and washed away, as were likewise the Captain, Mate, and two Men. Three Men and a Boy, (viz. Benjamin Cozens, John Calendar, Samuel Sheffield, and John Meekins,) were taken out of the Wreck, which is supposed went soon to the Bottom. Two of the above Men arrived here in Capt. Allen. One of the Men washed over board was Mr. William Stoddard, Son to William Stoddard, Esq; of this Town, who was a Passenger on board, and was on his return home, having served in his Majesty's Navy the most of the last War.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Shipping Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Brig Polly Shipwreck Gale Of Wind Bristol Survivors Rescued

What entities or persons were involved?

Ebenezer Woodbury Benjamin Cozens John Calendar Samuel Sheffield John Meekins William Stoddard William Stoddard, Esq.

Where did it happen?

At Sea, Lat. 37. 18. Long. 58 50

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

At Sea, Lat. 37. 18. Long. 58 50

Event Date

17th Of February

Key Persons

Ebenezer Woodbury Benjamin Cozens John Calendar Samuel Sheffield John Meekins William Stoddard William Stoddard, Esq.

Outcome

captain, mate, two men, and mr. william stoddard washed away and presumed lost; three men and a boy rescued from the wreck, which sank; two survivors arrived in capt. allen.

Event Details

The Brig Polly from South-Carolina bound to Rhode Island met with a Gale of Wind on the 17th of February, losing her Bowprit, Foremast, Maintopmast, Booms, Boats, and larboard Gunnel stoved in and washed away, along with the Captain, Mate, and two Men. Three Men and a Boy were taken out of the Wreck, which is supposed to have gone soon to the Bottom.