When was it published?

September 15, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 15, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Swell, St Christophers, Basseterre Road, Vessels Lost, North America

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Captain Conyers, arriving in Charlestown from St. Christopher's on August 18, reports an extraordinary swell from the south struck there on July 31, forcing 29 vessels in Basseterre road to sea; four vessels lost, three from North America, with expected great damage in Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinico, and others.

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CHARLESTOWN, August 18. CAPTAIN Conyers, who arrived this day from St. Christopher's, informs us, that a most extraordinary swell set in there from the south on the 31st of July last; that, though attended with but little wind, it was so very violent as to oblige 29 vessels, lying in Basseterre road, to put out to sea. Four vessels were lost, three of which were from North America. Capt. Conyers adds, that they were in daily expectation of hearing of great damage done in Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinico, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Weather Shipping Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Swell St Christophers Basseterre Road Vessels Lost North America

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Conyers

Where did it happen?

St. Christopher's

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Christopher's

Event Date

31st Of July Last

Key Persons

Captain Conyers

Outcome

four vessels were lost, three of which were from north america. they were in daily expectation of hearing of great damage done in guadaloupe, dominica, martinico, &c.

Event Details

A most extraordinary swell set in there from the south on the 31st of July last; though attended with but little wind, it was so very violent as to oblige 29 vessels, lying in Basseterre road, to put out to sea.