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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report from Martinico of a violent hurricane and earthquake on August 13, 1766, destroying 21 vessels and causing 2,000 deaths from collapsed houses. Three Salem vessels and a Marblehead brig reportedly ashore; reporting ship had 19-day passage and narrow escape.
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Advice is received here from Martinico of a violent Hurricane the 13th of August, attended with an Earthquake: It is said 21 Sail of Vessels are destroyed, some ashore, drove up into the Streets and not like to be got off; Two Thousand Souls lost by the destruction of the Houses, &c. I do not learn how it was felt at the other Islands,--There are three Vessels belonging to this Town said to be ashore, and a new Brig belonging to Marblehead.--The Vessel that brings this Account had 19 Days Passage, and narrowly escaped.
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Primary Location
Martinico
Event Date
13th Of August 1766
Outcome
21 sail of vessels destroyed, some ashore and drove up into the streets; two thousand souls lost by the destruction of the houses
Event Details
Advice received of a violent hurricane attended with an earthquake; 21 sail of vessels destroyed, some ashore and not likely to be got off; two thousand souls lost; effects on other islands unknown; three vessels belonging to Salem and a new brig belonging to Marblehead said to be ashore; reporting vessel had 19 days passage and narrowly escaped