When was it published?

February 1, 1765 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News February 1, 1765

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, Naval Affairs, Piracy Or Privateering

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

English Consul, Commander Of The Frigate, Dey, Commodore Harrison

Q: What keywords are associated?

Algiers, English Frigate, Genoese Fullucca, Algerine Capture, Diplomatic Standoff, British Pass, Peace Threat

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

An English frigate entered Algiers harbor on the 12th of last month, demanding the return of a Genoese fullucca captured by Algerines despite its British pass. The Dey refused, prompting the commander to threaten peace and depart for Genoa to inform Commodore Harrison.

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A letter from Algiers says, that an English frigate entered that harbour the 12th of last month with two white flags, one at her main and the other at her foremast, was saluted by 21 cannon from the Castle, to which he made no return till the English Consul came on board. Then the Commander of the frigate claimed the Genoese Fullucca taken by the Algerines, when under English colour provided with a British pass, declaring, "that if he was not directly restored with all her crew the peace would be broken between Great-Britain and the state of Algiers."

To which the Dey sent him for answer, "That what was done was done, and that the English might take what course they thought best." Upon this answer the Commander of the frigate, without vouchsafing to receive any refreshments, nor take charge of a letter from the Dey, put off to sea again, steering towards Genoa, doubtless to give Commodore Harrison an account of his mission.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs Piracy Or Privateering

What keywords are associated?

Algiers English Frigate Genoese Fullucca Algerine Capture Diplomatic Standoff British Pass Peace Threat

What entities or persons were involved?

English Consul Commander Of The Frigate Dey Commodore Harrison

Where did it happen?

Algiers

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Algiers

Event Date

The 12th Of Last Month

Key Persons

English Consul Commander Of The Frigate Dey Commodore Harrison

Outcome

genoese fullucca not restored; peace between great-britain and algiers threatened but not broken; frigate departs without refreshments or the dey's letter.

Event Details

English frigate entered Algiers harbor with white flags, received 21-gun salute but did not return it until English Consul boarded. Commander demanded return of Genoese fullucca captured by Algerines while under English colors with British pass, threatening to break peace if not restored with crew. Dey replied that the act was done and English could take their course. Commander then left for Genoa to report to Commodore Harrison.