When was it published?

October 25, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 25, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Admiral Shuldham, Capt. Furneaux, Syren, Captain Barkley, Scarborough, General Clinton

Q: What keywords are associated?

Naval Capture, Rebel Vessels, British Squadron, Artillery Company, Ship Seizures

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Vice Admiral Shuldham's letters from Halifax detail Capt. Furneaux's capture of a rebel brigantine with artillery en route from Philadelphia to Charlestown, SC, whose crew mostly joined British service; his squadron's seizure of 44 merchant vessels; and Capt. Barkley's release of 13 laden ships detained by rebels at Savannah, GA.

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By letters received from Vice Admiral Shuldham, dated at Halifax the 5th of April last, it appears, that on the 15th of that month, Capt. Furneaux of the Syren, one of the frigates under his command, took a brigantine belonging to the rebels, which was carrying, from Philadelphia to Charlestown in South Carolina, a company of artillery, consisting of a Captain, commissioned by the Continental Congress, and 79 men, most of whom have since entered into his Majesty's service with General Clinton; it also appears, that the other cruisers of his squadron had intercepted and taken 44 merchant ships and vessels belonging to his Majesty's rebellious subjects in North America; and that Captain Barkley, of the Scarborough, who had been sent to Savannah, in the province of Georgia, for provisions, had set free 13 vessels richly laden, which had been seized and detained by the rebels.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Naval Capture Rebel Vessels British Squadron Artillery Company Ship Seizures

What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Admiral Shuldham Capt. Furneaux Syren Captain Barkley Scarborough General Clinton

Where did it happen?

North America

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

North America

Event Date

15th Of April Last

Key Persons

Vice Admiral Shuldham Capt. Furneaux Syren Captain Barkley Scarborough General Clinton

Outcome

brigantine captured with captain and 79 artillerymen, most entering british service; 44 merchant ships and vessels taken; 13 richly laden vessels set free.

Event Details

Capt. Furneaux of the Syren took a rebel brigantine carrying artillery from Philadelphia to Charlestown; squadron intercepted 44 merchant ships; Capt. Barkley freed 13 seized vessels at Savannah.