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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On May 16, the British snow Mary Ann bound for Bermuda was captured by a 12-gun Martinico privateer under Capt. Larouguay after a 30-hour chase near Bermuda. The privateer had previously taken three prizes and was briefly captured by the snow. More privateers are cruising the Bermuda latitude and North American coast.
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The Privateer had taken three Prizes before to the Northward of Bermuda, and was three Days before taken by the Snow in sight thereof.
It is said many Privateers are already sailed from Martinico, and many yet to sail from thence, to cruise in the Latitude of Bermuda; and on the coast of North America.
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Near Bermuda
Event Date
16th Of May
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snow mary ann captured, worth 10,000 l. sterling; privateer had taken three prizes previously
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The Snow Mary Ann from London for Bermuda was taken by a Martinico privateer of 12 guns commanded by Capt. Larouguay on the 16th of May in Lat. 24 North, Long. 56, 30. West from London after a 30-hour chase, much within pistol shot. The privateer had taken three prizes north of Bermuda and was captured by the snow three days earlier in sight of it. Many privateers have sailed or will sail from Martinico to cruise in the latitude of Bermuda and on the North American coast.