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Foreign News
April 5, 1815
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The British frigate Statira, commanded by Capt. Swaine, wrecked on a shoal off Henega in the West Indies while convoying transports with the 27th Regiment from Bermuda to the Mississippi. Crew rescued and taken to Jamaica.
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British Frigate lost.
The Statira, 38, which brought out the unfortunate and ill-fated Generals Packenham and Gibbs from England, has been cast away and lost in the West Indies. This ship has been long on the American station, and was off New-London for several months, where she was challenged, by Com. Decatur, to fight the Macedonian. She was then commanded by Capt. H. Stackpole, who was afterwards killed in a duel. Capt. Swaine then took command. [A Jamaica paper of the 3d ult. received at Baltimore, states, that the British frigate Statira, Capt. Swaine, convoying several transports, having on board the 27th regt. from Bermuda, for the Mississippi, struck on a shoal off Henega, and went to pieces—her crew were taken on board the transports and carried to Jamaica.]
The Statira, 38, which brought out the unfortunate and ill-fated Generals Packenham and Gibbs from England, has been cast away and lost in the West Indies. This ship has been long on the American station, and was off New-London for several months, where she was challenged, by Com. Decatur, to fight the Macedonian. She was then commanded by Capt. H. Stackpole, who was afterwards killed in a duel. Capt. Swaine then took command. [A Jamaica paper of the 3d ult. received at Baltimore, states, that the British frigate Statira, Capt. Swaine, convoying several transports, having on board the 27th regt. from Bermuda, for the Mississippi, struck on a shoal off Henega, and went to pieces—her crew were taken on board the transports and carried to Jamaica.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
British Frigate Statira
Shipwreck West Indies
Capt Swaine
27th Regiment
Shoal Off Henega
What entities or persons were involved?
Generals Packenham And Gibbs
Com. Decatur
Capt. H. Stackpole
Capt. Swaine
Where did it happen?
West Indies
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West Indies
Event Date
3d Ult.
Key Persons
Generals Packenham And Gibbs
Com. Decatur
Capt. H. Stackpole
Capt. Swaine
Outcome
ship lost, went to pieces; crew taken on board transports and carried to jamaica
Event Details
The British frigate Statira, 38 guns, Capt. Swaine, convoying transports with the 27th regt. from Bermuda for the Mississippi, struck on a shoal off Henega and was lost.