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September 13, 1852
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
English cutter Netley boards American schooners Poland and Leader from Lubec in fishing grounds between Camp Bells and Grand Menan, endorses their licenses as suspicious after investigation. Commander dismisses reports of no further trouble and intends to continue previous actions.
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Full Text
From the Fishing Grounds.
Boston, Sept. 10th.-A correspondent of the Boston Atlas writes that the English cutter Netis continues to annoy the American fishermen. On the 20th the Netley boarded the schrs. Poland and Leader, both of Lubec, between the Camp Bells and Grand Menan Fishing grounds, and after a searching investigation endorsed on their license, "found under suspicious circumstances." The Commander of the Netley told the Captain that he observed the Yankee papers had stated that there would be no more trouble to fishing vessels, but he would like to know where they got their information as he intended to act in future as he had heretofore
Boston, Sept. 10th.-A correspondent of the Boston Atlas writes that the English cutter Netis continues to annoy the American fishermen. On the 20th the Netley boarded the schrs. Poland and Leader, both of Lubec, between the Camp Bells and Grand Menan Fishing grounds, and after a searching investigation endorsed on their license, "found under suspicious circumstances." The Commander of the Netley told the Captain that he observed the Yankee papers had stated that there would be no more trouble to fishing vessels, but he would like to know where they got their information as he intended to act in future as he had heretofore
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
English Cutter Netley
American Fishermen
Boarding Incident
Suspicious Circumstances
Fishing Grounds Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Commander Of The Netley
Captain Of Schrs. Poland And Leader
Where did it happen?
Between The Camp Bells And Grand Menan Fishing Grounds
Story Details
Key Persons
Commander Of The Netley
Captain Of Schrs. Poland And Leader
Location
Between The Camp Bells And Grand Menan Fishing Grounds
Event Date
On The 20th
Story Details
English cutter Netley boards American fishing schooners Poland and Leader, investigates and marks licenses suspicious; commander vows to persist in actions despite press claims of resolution.