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Domestic News
August 15, 1760
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Crew of 15 from HMS Norwich deserted by boat to Jersey side of harbor last Monday evening; ship fired shots, wounding one man whose leg was severed; deserters escaped despite pursuit, leaving wounded behind.
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Last Monday Evening the Crew of a Boat belonging to His Majesty's Ship Norwich, which was appointed to keep Watch round the said Ship, took an Opportunity to desert from her, by getting ashore on the Jersey Side of this Harbour. Before they got to Land they were discovered by the Man of War, who suspecting their Design, fired a Shot at them, but without any Regard being paid to it; on which he fired another, that hit the Boat and almost sunk her, besides taking off one of the Men's Legs: However, they made a shift to reach the Shore with her, and got clear off, (notwithstanding they were pursued by two other Boats from the Norwich and Winchelsea) leaving the wounded Man behind them, in the Boat. The Crew consisted of 15 in Number.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Hms Norwich
Crew Desertion
Jersey Shore
Naval Shot
Wounded Man
Where did it happen?
Jersey Side Of This Harbour
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Jersey Side Of This Harbour
Event Date
Last Monday Evening
Outcome
one man's leg taken off; wounded man left behind in the boat; crew of 15 escaped to shore despite pursuit.
Event Details
The crew of a boat from His Majesty's Ship Norwich deserted by reaching the Jersey Side of the harbour; the ship fired two shots, the second hitting the boat and wounding a man; pursued by boats from Norwich and Winchelsea but got clear off.