When was it published?

August 27, 1756 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 27, 1756

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Smuggling, Coal Trade, French Pass, Vessel Detection, Bordeaux

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Newcastle on May 22, a ship master was detected attempting to smuggle coal to Bordeaux, France, by falsely clearing for St. Sebastian, Spain. The mate reported him, the vessel was stopped, and a French royal pass was found, indicating five months' service to France.

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Newcastle, May 22. On Saturday the Master of a Vessel cleared here for St. Sebastian, in Spain, with a Loading of Coals; but was afterwards (by the Honesty of the Mate, to whom he had discovered his Intentions) detected, not only of using a fictitious Name for himself and Ship, but also of his being directly bound for Bourdeaux in France.

The Vessel is stopped on the said Account, and a Pass from under the French King's Hand has been since found in the Master's Custody, in whose Service, we hear, he had engaged his Vessel for five Months.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Smuggling Coal Trade French Pass Vessel Detection Bordeaux

Where did it happen?

Bourdeaux, France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bourdeaux, France

Event Date

May 22

Outcome

vessel stopped; french royal pass found in master's custody; vessel engaged for five months in french service

Event Details

Master of a vessel cleared in Newcastle for St. Sebastian, Spain, with coal cargo, but was detected using fictitious names and intending to sail to Bourdeaux, France, after the mate reported his intentions.