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December 15, 1812
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Commodore John Rodgers reports to Secretary Paul Hamilton on capturing a British South Sea ship loaded with oil on October 31, 1812, at sea (long. 32, lat. 33.7), one of two under convoy by HMS Galatea, which escaped pursuit. Previously captured the packet Swallow on October 15 with $150,000-$200,000.
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Copy of a letter from Com. Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy.
At Sea, long. 32, lat 33.7 Nov. 1, 1812.
Sir--I wrote you on the 15th ult. by the British Packet Swallow, informing you of having captured that vessel with between an hundred and fifty and two hundred thousand dollars on board; and I now write you by a British South Sea ship, loaded with oil, captured yesterday, one of two ships under convoy of the frigate Galatea.
The above ship is manned from the Congress, and it is now blowing so fresh, that I cannot learn from captain Smith her name, having separated from him yesterday in chase of the Galatea whilst he was manning the prize, and owing to excessive bad weather, last night, was unable to join him to-day.
I got within six or seven miles of the Galatea by sun-set, but the extreme darkness of the night enabled her to escape.
With the greatest respect, &c.
JNO RODGERS.
The Hon. PAUL HAMILTON, Secretary of the Navy.
At Sea, long. 32, lat 33.7 Nov. 1, 1812.
Sir--I wrote you on the 15th ult. by the British Packet Swallow, informing you of having captured that vessel with between an hundred and fifty and two hundred thousand dollars on board; and I now write you by a British South Sea ship, loaded with oil, captured yesterday, one of two ships under convoy of the frigate Galatea.
The above ship is manned from the Congress, and it is now blowing so fresh, that I cannot learn from captain Smith her name, having separated from him yesterday in chase of the Galatea whilst he was manning the prize, and owing to excessive bad weather, last night, was unable to join him to-day.
I got within six or seven miles of the Galatea by sun-set, but the extreme darkness of the night enabled her to escape.
With the greatest respect, &c.
JNO RODGERS.
The Hon. PAUL HAMILTON, Secretary of the Navy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Capture
British Prize
Hms Galatea
John Rodgers
War Of 1812
What entities or persons were involved?
Jno Rodgers
Paul Hamilton
Captain Smith
Where did it happen?
At Sea, Long. 32, Lat 33.7
Story Details
Key Persons
Jno Rodgers
Paul Hamilton
Captain Smith
Location
At Sea, Long. 32, Lat 33.7
Event Date
Nov. 1, 1812
Story Details
Rodgers reports capturing the British packet Swallow on October 15 with $150,000-$200,000 and a South Sea ship loaded with oil on October 31, one of two convoyed by HMS Galatea, which escaped pursuit due to darkness after closing to 6-7 miles.