When was it published?

November 5, 1822 in The Portland Gazette

Domestic News November 5, 1822

The Portland Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping, Military, Infrastructure

Q: What keywords are associated?

Schooner Porpoise, Coast Survey, Florida Coast, Naval Officers, Topographical Engineers, Pirates Protection

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

The U.S. schooner Porpoise, Capt. Ramage, is fitting out at Charleston, S.C., under government orders to survey the Florida coast from St. Mary's to the Dry Tortugas and Mobile, with naval officers and topographical engineers. The report expresses hope for better protection of commerce from West India pirates and buccaneers.

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The U. S. schooner Porpoise, Capt. Ramage is fitting out at Charleston, S. C. under orders from government to take charge of the survey of the coast of Florida from St. Mary's round the dry Tortugas to the Mobile. In this important undertaking Capt. Ramage will be accompanied by a number of Naval officers and Topographical Engineers. - We are pleased to observe the government thus early attending to this useful and interesting subject. It is sincerely to be hoped their attention will next be turned to a more vigorous protection of our commerce from the numerous pirates and Buccaneers of the West India seas.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Military Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Schooner Porpoise Coast Survey Florida Coast Naval Officers Topographical Engineers Pirates Protection

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Ramage

Where did it happen?

Charleston, S. C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charleston, S. C.

Key Persons

Capt. Ramage

Event Details

The U. S. schooner Porpoise, Capt. Ramage is fitting out at Charleston, S. C. under orders from government to take charge of the survey of the coast of Florida from St. Mary's round the dry Tortugas to the Mobile. In this important undertaking Capt. Ramage will be accompanied by a number of Naval officers and Topographical Engineers.