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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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British forces attempted a landing on Craney Island in the Chesapeake on June 22, 1813, but failed due to grounded boats under enemy fire. On June 25, they stormed Hampton, inflicting heavy losses on Americans. British casualties totaled about 80, American over 500. Marines withdrew from Hampton on June 27.
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On the 22d ult an attempt was made by his majesty's forces in the Chesapeake to effect a landing on Craney Island, 18 miles below Norfolk: but some of the boats unfortunately grounding, while exposed to the fire of the enemy's batteries, the attack was relinquished.
Extract of a letter from an officer of one of his majesty's ships, dated Hampton Roads, June 25.
"We this day carried Hampton by storm—the Americans have suffered much; but our loss is small. Captain Hanchet, of the Diadem, was severely wounded in the affair at Craney Island"
The loss in killed, wounded and missing, both at Craney Island and Hampton, amounted to about 80: that of the Americans was, upwards of 500.
On Sunday the 27th ult. the marines, &c. retired from Hampton, and were embarked on board his majesty's ships.
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Chesapeake
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22d Ult., June 25, 27th Ult.
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british loss: about 80 killed, wounded, and missing; american loss: upwards of 500. attack on craney island relinquished; hampton carried by storm then evacuated.
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British forces attempted landing on Craney Island on 22d ult., but boats grounded under enemy battery fire, leading to relinquishment. On June 25, Hampton stormed successfully with small British loss but heavy American suffering; Captain Hanchet wounded at Craney Island. On 27th ult., marines retired from Hampton and embarked on ships.