When was it published?

April 7, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News April 7, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ship Richmond, Cape Grounding, Vessel Lost, Bristol Cargo, Rappahannock Bound

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Ship Richmond, Capt. Smith, from Bristol bound for Rappahannock with goods, ran aground on the Middle-Ground near the Capes about 10 days before April 14. It took on water, crew abandoned it for help, but upon return, the ship was gone, fate unknown.

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Williamsburg, April 14. About 10 Days ago, the Ship Richmond, Capt. Smith, from Bristol, bound for Rappahannock, with a very considerable Quantity of Goods on board, run on the Middle-Ground, near the Capes, and receiv'd so much Damage that she had in a small Time, 6 or 7 Feet Water in her Hold, upon which the Captain, Passengers, and the whole Ship's Crew left her, with the Sails standing, and went for Help to save what Goods they cou'd: but on their Return, cou'd not find the least Appearance of her; so that they know not whether she is beat to Pieces, and was wash'd away; or got off by the Help of her Sails, and is drove elsewhere.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Ship Richmond Cape Grounding Vessel Lost Bristol Cargo Rappahannock Bound

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Smith

Where did it happen?

Near The Capes

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near The Capes

Event Date

About 10 Days Ago

Key Persons

Capt. Smith

Outcome

ship damaged with 6 or 7 feet water in hold; crew, captain, and passengers abandoned ship; upon return, ship missing, fate unknown (possibly wrecked or drifted away); goods status unknown

Event Details

The Ship Richmond ran on the Middle-Ground near the Capes, received damage, took on water; Captain, passengers, and crew left with sails standing to get help to save goods; on return, no trace of the ship found.