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June 19, 1826
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Capt. Cook of the schooner Vesta was boarded and robbed by armed men from a Spanish brig of war on June 8 in the Atlantic, losing provisions, clothing, and other items. The brig had fired a gun to stop the Vesta.
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From the Norfolk Beacon, June 14.
Capt. Cook, of the schr. Vesta, arrived here yesterday, in 8 days passage from St. George's, Bermuda, informs that on the 8th inst. in lat 35 25, lon. 69, he was boarded by a boat, having an officer, (supposed to be the Captain) his coxswain and six men, (one of whom appeared to be an American) armed with muskets, pistols, cutlasses and knives. This boat proceeded from a Spanish brig of war of 250 to 300 tons, then about 4 miles off, which, upon the Vesta heaving in sight, fired a gun to bring her to, and immediately after dispatched her boat to board her. These freebooters robbed the Vesta of nearly all her provisions, clothing, books, a barrel of lemons, a new hawser of about 90 fathoms, oars and several other articles. They said they were 35 days from Cadiz, but would not tell where bound. From there being some corn and bread in the bottom of the boat, Captain Cook supposed that they had been committing depredations on some other vessel a short time previous.
Capt. Cook, of the schr. Vesta, arrived here yesterday, in 8 days passage from St. George's, Bermuda, informs that on the 8th inst. in lat 35 25, lon. 69, he was boarded by a boat, having an officer, (supposed to be the Captain) his coxswain and six men, (one of whom appeared to be an American) armed with muskets, pistols, cutlasses and knives. This boat proceeded from a Spanish brig of war of 250 to 300 tons, then about 4 miles off, which, upon the Vesta heaving in sight, fired a gun to bring her to, and immediately after dispatched her boat to board her. These freebooters robbed the Vesta of nearly all her provisions, clothing, books, a barrel of lemons, a new hawser of about 90 fathoms, oars and several other articles. They said they were 35 days from Cadiz, but would not tell where bound. From there being some corn and bread in the bottom of the boat, Captain Cook supposed that they had been committing depredations on some other vessel a short time previous.
What sub-type of article is it?
Piracy
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Piracy
Boarding
Robbery At Sea
Spanish Brig
Vesta Schooner
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Cook
Spanish Brig Officer (Supposed Captain)
Coxswain
Six Men (One American)
Where did it happen?
Lat 35 25, Lon. 69
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Cook
Spanish Brig Officer (Supposed Captain)
Coxswain
Six Men (One American)
Location
Lat 35 25, Lon. 69
Event Date
8th Inst.
Story Details
Capt. Cook's schooner Vesta was boarded by armed men from a Spanish brig of war who robbed it of provisions, clothing, books, lemons, hawser, oars, and other articles after firing a gun to stop it.