When was it published?

December 23, 1809 in The Enquirer

Foreign News December 23, 1809

The Enquirer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Impressment, British Sloop Attania, Ship Hannah, Passengers Impressed, Londonderry, Philadelphia, Us Coast

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British sloop Attania boarded the ship Hannah off the US coast, impressing 14 passengers en route from Londonderry to Philadelphia, reviving old impressment practices amid England's resentment of US population growth from its dominions.

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The ship Hannah, capt. Clement, from Londonderry, arrived at Philadelphia, a few days ago with a number of passengers on board. On the coast of the U. States she was boarded by the British sloop of war Attania, bound for the West Indies, and IMPRESSED 14 of her passengers! This is the old system revived. England has more causes than one for her hatred of the growing greatness of this country. The increase of our population, derived from the people of her dominions, who from choice or persecution seek shelter upon our hospitable shores, is a dagger planted in her side.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Impressment British Sloop Attania Ship Hannah Passengers Impressed Londonderry Philadelphia Us Coast

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Clement

Where did it happen?

Coast Of The U. States

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Coast Of The U. States

Event Date

A Few Days Ago

Key Persons

Capt. Clement

Outcome

impressed 14 of her passengers

Event Details

The ship Hannah, capt. Clement, from Londonderry, arrived at Philadelphia, a few days ago with a number of passengers on board. On the coast of the U. States she was boarded by the British sloop of war Attania, bound for the West Indies, and IMPRESSED 14 of her passengers! This is the old system revived. England has more causes than one for her hatred of the growing greatness of this country. The increase of our population, derived from the people of her dominions, who from choice or persecution seek shelter upon our hospitable shores, is a dagger planted in her side.