When was it published?

June 28, 1826 in Phenix Gazette

Domestic News June 28, 1826

Phenix Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Light Vessel, Dry Tortugas, Carysford Reef, U.S. Schooner Marion, Key West, Prize Vessels

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An officer from the U.S. schooner Marion corrects a recent notice: a lighthouse exists at Dry Tortugas but is unlit due to the keeper's absence; the light vessel is at Carysford Reef. The Marion took possession of a prize schooner and ordered a prize brig to Key West, but both were released; it did not capture the Colombian brig Eagle.

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By an officer of the U. S. schr. Marion, we learn that the notice published a few days since, of the Light Vessel at the Dry Tortugas, is incorrect. There is a Light House there; but it has not yet been lighted, as the keeper had not arrived out. The Light Vessel in question, is anchored inside the Elbow of Carysford Reef. and is of great use to navigators We also understand. that the Marion did not capture the Colombian brig Eagle-she (the Marion,) only took possession of a prize schooner, and towed her into Key West, and ordered a prize brig also to proceed to Key West. They were both subsequently released.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Military

What keywords are associated?

Light Vessel Dry Tortugas Carysford Reef U.S. Schooner Marion Key West Prize Vessels

Where did it happen?

Dry Tortugas

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Dry Tortugas

Outcome

both prize vessels were subsequently released.

Event Details

Notice of Light Vessel at Dry Tortugas incorrect; lighthouse exists but unlit as keeper not arrived; light vessel anchored inside Elbow of Carysford Reef and useful to navigators. U.S. schr. Marion did not capture Colombian brig Eagle; took possession of prize schooner towed to Key West and ordered prize brig to proceed there.