When was it published?

May 19, 1832 in Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix

Foreign News May 19, 1832

Providence Patriot, Columbian Phenix

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Madeira Blockade, Don Pedro Fleet, Terceira Expedition, British Frigate Slaney, Icarus Relief

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Brig Constitution arrived in Philadelphia from Madeira after 26 days, reporting the island blockaded by Don Pedro's fleet (one frigate, brig of war, schooner). Transports with troops for Terceira expedition expected hourly; recent landing news premature. British frigate Slaney arrived to relieve Icarus.

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From Madeira.--The brig Constitution, arrived yesterday at Philadelphia from the Island of Madeira, after a very short voyage of 26 days. When she left the Island it was blockaded by a fleet belonging to Don Pedro, consisting of one frigate, a brig of war, and a schooner. The transports having on board the troops of the expedition against Terceira, were hourly expected. Consequently, the news of their having landed, recently received, was premature. The British frigate Slaney, has just arrived on the station, to relieve the frigate Icarus.--Com. Adv.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign Political

What keywords are associated?

Madeira Blockade Don Pedro Fleet Terceira Expedition British Frigate Slaney Icarus Relief

What entities or persons were involved?

Don Pedro

Where did it happen?

Madeira

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madeira

Key Persons

Don Pedro

Outcome

blockade in place; transports expected; landing news premature; slaney relieves icarus

Event Details

The brig Constitution left Madeira under blockade by Don Pedro's fleet of one frigate, a brig of war, and a schooner. Transports with troops for the expedition against Terceira were hourly expected. The British frigate Slaney arrived to relieve the frigate Icarus.