When was it published?

June 6, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News June 6, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Bowne, John Gardner, Capt. Ingoldsby, Capt. Thomas Hammond, Mr. Winslow

Q: What keywords are associated?

Privateer Captures, Havanna Galley, Providence Ships, John Gardner, Dispatch Brig

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On May 23, Capt. Bowne arrived from Providence, reporting the Havanna Galley captured by privateers had reached Providence; its crew was landed at Cape Antonio without resistance. A small Providence privateer under John Gardner captured Spanish craft, yielding 1000 pieces of eight per man. Capt. Bowne separated from Capt. Ingoldsby's prize-laden Dispatch brig on the 4th instant.

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May 23. Saturday last arrived Capt. Bowne from Providence, by whom we learn that the Havanna Galley, taken by the Privateers, was arrived in Providence. Her Men were set ashore at Cape Antonio. She made no Resistance, 4 or 5 Sail of Privateers being in Sight. We hear farther that a small Privateer belonging to Providence, commanded by John Gardner, with nine Men only, had taken so much small Craft on the Spanish Coasts as to share 1000 Pieces of Eight per Man. On the 4th Instant, in Lat. 26, 30 N. Capt. Bowne parted with Capt. Ingoldsby in the Privateer Brig Dispatch of Rhode-Island, who had a Prize with her, and Capt. Thomas Hammond and Mr. Winslow were all well.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Privateer Captures Havanna Galley Providence Ships John Gardner Dispatch Brig

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Bowne John Gardner Capt. Ingoldsby Capt. Thomas Hammond Mr. Winslow

Where did it happen?

Providence

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Providence

Event Date

May 23

Key Persons

Capt. Bowne John Gardner Capt. Ingoldsby Capt. Thomas Hammond Mr. Winslow

Outcome

havanna galley captured without resistance; crew set ashore at cape antonio; john gardner's privateer shared 1000 pieces of eight per man from captures; dispatch brig had a prize.

Event Details

Capt. Bowne arrived from Providence bringing news of the privateer-captured Havanna Galley arriving there, its crew landed at Cape Antonio amid multiple privateers. A small Providence privateer under John Gardner with nine men captured Spanish craft yielding high shares. On the 4th instant in Lat. 26, 30 N., Bowne parted from Ingoldsby's prize-laden Dispatch brig of Rhode-Island; Hammond and Winslow well.