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January 12, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In 1806, Capt. Swain of the brig Alexander and Sally, off the Spanish coast near Gibraltar, is boarded and robbed by armed Spanish men from a launch, who take $150 cash and $100 in goods from the crew.
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SPANISH ROBBERY.
Extract of a letter from capt. Swain. of the brig Alexander and Sally, of Newburyport, to his owner, dated at Malaga, Oct. 6, 1806.
" At sea, on board the brig Alexander and Sally, Rock of Gibraltar, bearing W. S. W. distance about 9 or 10 leagues, it being quite moderate, discovered a launch rowing towards me from the Spanish coast—when at the distance of musket shot she fired a swivel ; the ball passed between me and the man at the helm—I immediately hoisted my colors and backed my topsail—he came up and hailed me, and ordered me and my papers on board, which I executed —They then ordered my men on board the launch, and sent me on board my vessel, attended with four Spanish villains armed. who conducted themselves into the cabin, and ordered me and the mate down also, driving the rest of the men forward; two of them stationed themselves at the cabin doors: the other two then ransacking chests, trunks, lockers, and every place where they thought money might be concealed.— They robbed from me and the crew about 150 dollars in cash, and about 100 dollars worth of sundries, such as spy glasses, watches, pistols, &c. and after having effectually searched the vessel, they very courteously left us."
Extract of a letter from capt. Swain. of the brig Alexander and Sally, of Newburyport, to his owner, dated at Malaga, Oct. 6, 1806.
" At sea, on board the brig Alexander and Sally, Rock of Gibraltar, bearing W. S. W. distance about 9 or 10 leagues, it being quite moderate, discovered a launch rowing towards me from the Spanish coast—when at the distance of musket shot she fired a swivel ; the ball passed between me and the man at the helm—I immediately hoisted my colors and backed my topsail—he came up and hailed me, and ordered me and my papers on board, which I executed —They then ordered my men on board the launch, and sent me on board my vessel, attended with four Spanish villains armed. who conducted themselves into the cabin, and ordered me and the mate down also, driving the rest of the men forward; two of them stationed themselves at the cabin doors: the other two then ransacking chests, trunks, lockers, and every place where they thought money might be concealed.— They robbed from me and the crew about 150 dollars in cash, and about 100 dollars worth of sundries, such as spy glasses, watches, pistols, &c. and after having effectually searched the vessel, they very courteously left us."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Piracy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Robbery
Sea Piracy
Brig Alexander And Sally
Gibraltar
Malaga
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Swain
Spanish Villains
Where did it happen?
At Sea Near The Rock Of Gibraltar, Off The Spanish Coast
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Swain
Spanish Villains
Location
At Sea Near The Rock Of Gibraltar, Off The Spanish Coast
Event Date
1806
Story Details
Captain Swain of the brig Alexander and Sally is robbed at sea by Spanish men from a launch who board his vessel, search it, and take about 150 dollars in cash and 100 dollars worth of sundries from him and the crew.