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December 26, 1777
The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The British letter of marque Benheim, Capt. Haggey, arrived in New-York on Dec. 1 after retaking the brig Execution and schooner Harriet from an American privateer, and engaging a rebel privateer brig in battle, damaging it severely. The crew's gallantry is praised.
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NEW-YORK, Dec. 1.
The Benheim letter of marque, Capt. Haggey, arrived here on Monday last, from England. On the 5th inst. she fell in with and retook the brig Execution, Leonard Wightson, master, belonging to this port, laden with wine from St. Michael's; taken by the privateer sloop Civil Usage, Gedtags, master, belonging to Tracy and Co. of Newbury. On the 21st she retook the schooner Harriet, Benjamin Berry, mate, with wine and salt, from Teneriffe, for Nantucket; and on the 25th fell in with a rebel privateer brig of 13 guns, and after an engagement of five glasses, she sheered off, having received much damage in her hull, rigging, &c. The gallantry and good conduct of the officers and men of the Benheim merit the highest encomium.
The Benheim letter of marque, Capt. Haggey, arrived here on Monday last, from England. On the 5th inst. she fell in with and retook the brig Execution, Leonard Wightson, master, belonging to this port, laden with wine from St. Michael's; taken by the privateer sloop Civil Usage, Gedtags, master, belonging to Tracy and Co. of Newbury. On the 21st she retook the schooner Harriet, Benjamin Berry, mate, with wine and salt, from Teneriffe, for Nantucket; and on the 25th fell in with a rebel privateer brig of 13 guns, and after an engagement of five glasses, she sheered off, having received much damage in her hull, rigging, &c. The gallantry and good conduct of the officers and men of the Benheim merit the highest encomium.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Letter Of Marque
Privateer
Retaken Ships
Naval Engagement
Gallantry
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Haggey
Leonard Wightson
Gedtags
Benjamin Berry
Tracy And Co.
Where did it happen?
From England To New York, At Sea
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Haggey
Leonard Wightson
Gedtags
Benjamin Berry
Tracy And Co.
Location
From England To New York, At Sea
Event Date
5th Inst., 21st, 25th (November); Arrival Dec. 1
Story Details
Benheim retook brig Execution captured by privateer Civil Usage, retook schooner Harriet, and engaged rebel privateer brig, forcing it to retreat after damage.