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Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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A Spanish merchant brig Chumco caught fire and was destroyed at the Moro near St. Jago de Cuba, with cargo valued at 80-100,000, reportedly insured in London. Spanish brig of war Hercules and a schooner arrived from Curacoa, the former in distress.
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"The Spanish merchant brig Chumco, from Cadiz bound to La Vera Cruz, which vessel had lain in this harbor about two months, sailed for the Moro two days ago, and yesterday morning was consumed by fire while lying there. How the accident happened I cannot say, but her cargo was supposed to be worth from 80 to 100,000. I have heard that she was insured in London. The Spanish brig of war Hercules and a two topsail schooner has arrived here from Curacoa, the former in distress."
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St. Jago De Cuba
Event Date
Some Time Last Week
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vessel consumed by fire; cargo worth 80 to 100,000; insured in london; hercules arrived in distress
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The Spanish merchant brig Chumco, from Cadiz bound to La Vera Cruz, had lain in harbor about two months, sailed for the Moro two days ago, and was consumed by fire yesterday morning while lying there. The Spanish brig of war Hercules and a two topsail schooner arrived from Curacoa, the former in distress.