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Domestic News
June 6, 1745
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Capt. Simon Potter arrived at Bristol in a Newport privateer on Wednesday, reporting that he and Capt. Gruchy captured a French ship of 400 tons near Bermuda two weeks prior, but the second escaped during pursuit.
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Newport, Rhode Island, April 26.
On Wednesday arrived at Bristol, Capt. Simon Potter, in a Privateer of this Place. We hear that he and his Consort Capt. Gruchy of Boston, about a Fortnight ago, met with two French Ships on this side Bermudas, and after a smart Engagement took one of them of 400 Tons, 18 Guns and 80 Men, loaded with Sugar, Indigo, &c. After securing the Prisoners, Capt. Potter left the Prize in Custody of Capt. Gruchy, and pursuing the other Ship, came up with and engaged her again; but Night coming on, and some hard Squalls of Wind, she escaped, and he lost Sight of Capt. Gruchy.
On Wednesday arrived at Bristol, Capt. Simon Potter, in a Privateer of this Place. We hear that he and his Consort Capt. Gruchy of Boston, about a Fortnight ago, met with two French Ships on this side Bermudas, and after a smart Engagement took one of them of 400 Tons, 18 Guns and 80 Men, loaded with Sugar, Indigo, &c. After securing the Prisoners, Capt. Potter left the Prize in Custody of Capt. Gruchy, and pursuing the other Ship, came up with and engaged her again; but Night coming on, and some hard Squalls of Wind, she escaped, and he lost Sight of Capt. Gruchy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Arrival Departure
Military
What keywords are associated?
Privateer
French Ships
Bermuda
Engagement
Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Simon Potter
Capt. Gruchy
Where did it happen?
Bristol
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bristol
Event Date
About A Fortnight Ago
Key Persons
Capt. Simon Potter
Capt. Gruchy
Outcome
captured one french ship of 400 tons, 18 guns, 80 men loaded with sugar, indigo; second ship escaped; prisoners secured
Event Details
Capt. Potter and Capt. Gruchy met two French ships near Bermuda, engaged and took one, left it with Gruchy, pursued and engaged the other but it escaped at night with squalls; Potter lost sight of Gruchy