When was it published?

July 20, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 20, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Mann, Commander In Chief At Cadiz

Q: What keywords are associated?

Gibraltar, Cadiz Bay, British Squadron, American Vessels, Naval Chase, Prizes

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British warship from Admiral Mann's Squadron chased five American vessels into Cadiz Bay; with port commander's aid, blockaded them, forcing them to sea and capturing as prizes for Gibraltar.

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April 11. Advice is received from Gibraltar, that one of his Majesty's ships of war, belonging to Admiral Mann's Squadron, had chased five American vessels into the Bay of Cadiz. The Captain of the man of war immediately waited on the commander in chief at that port, who informed him, that if he would put to sea immediately, the Americans should not land their cargoes, but quit the place in 24 hours. The man of war left the port directly, and cruized off the mouth of the bay till the above vessels (which were forced to put to sea) came out, which they made prizes of and carried into Gibraltar.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Gibraltar Cadiz Bay British Squadron American Vessels Naval Chase Prizes

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Mann Commander In Chief At Cadiz

Where did it happen?

Bay Of Cadiz

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bay Of Cadiz

Event Date

April 11

Key Persons

Admiral Mann Commander In Chief At Cadiz

Outcome

five american vessels captured as prizes and carried into gibraltar

Event Details

One of his Majesty's ships from Admiral Mann's Squadron chased five American vessels into the Bay of Cadiz. The captain consulted the port's commander in chief, who agreed that if the British ship put to sea immediately, the Americans would be prevented from landing cargoes and forced to leave within 24 hours. The British ship blockaded the bay mouth, and upon the Americans exiting, captured them as prizes and took them to Gibraltar.