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January 5, 1815
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On Friday last, American artillery from Fort Trumbull, under Capt. M'Keon, fired on the British ship Superb (74 guns) and a brig anchored too close to shore near the Salt-Works, using field pieces and hot shot, forcing the ships to retreat without return fire.
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From the New-London Gazette of Wednesday
last day.
On Friday last, the Superb of 74 guns, and a brig, having anchored rather too close to the shore, near the Salt-Works, to make it pleasant to the coasting craft. Lt. Col. Benjamin, commanding at Fort Trumbull, ordered in the evening a party of Artillery under the command of Capt. M'Keon, to proceed to the beach with two heavy field pieces, and attack them. Capt. M'Keon commenced his fire at 9 o'clock, and continued it till 11.
Having remained on the ground during the night, furnaces were erected, and the fire was recommenced with hot shot at day break; and occasionally continued till half past 9 o'clock, when the enemy's ships got under way, and the Superb came to at a more respectful distance, and the brig went down sound.
The enemy did not return the fire, and it is not known that they received any injury.
last day.
On Friday last, the Superb of 74 guns, and a brig, having anchored rather too close to the shore, near the Salt-Works, to make it pleasant to the coasting craft. Lt. Col. Benjamin, commanding at Fort Trumbull, ordered in the evening a party of Artillery under the command of Capt. M'Keon, to proceed to the beach with two heavy field pieces, and attack them. Capt. M'Keon commenced his fire at 9 o'clock, and continued it till 11.
Having remained on the ground during the night, furnaces were erected, and the fire was recommenced with hot shot at day break; and occasionally continued till half past 9 o'clock, when the enemy's ships got under way, and the Superb came to at a more respectful distance, and the brig went down sound.
The enemy did not return the fire, and it is not known that they received any injury.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Engagement
Artillery Attack
Hot Shot
Superb Ship
Fort Trumbull
British Retreat
What entities or persons were involved?
Lt. Col. Benjamin
Capt. M'keon
Where did it happen?
Near The Salt Works, Fort Trumbull
Story Details
Key Persons
Lt. Col. Benjamin
Capt. M'keon
Location
Near The Salt Works, Fort Trumbull
Event Date
On Friday Last
Story Details
American forces under Lt. Col. Benjamin ordered Capt. M'Keon to attack anchored British ships Superb and a brig with artillery fire starting at 9 PM, continuing overnight with hot shot at dawn until 9:30 AM, forcing the ships to withdraw without retaliation.