When was it published?

September 14, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 14, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hms Gibraltar, Capt Norris, Spanish Men Of War, Naval Engagement, Ship Blown Up, Madeira Letter, Barbadoes Confirmation

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Unconfirmed report that HMS Gibraltar under Capt. Norris was blown up during a naval engagement with two Spanish men-of-war (50 and 40 guns) to avoid capture, as the British ship had only 20 guns. News from letters via Madeira and Barbadoes.

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We have a Report, That His Majesty's Ship, the Gibraltar, Capt. Norris, was blown up, in an Engagement with two Spanish Men of War, one of 50 Guns, the other of 40; and that Capt. Norris, who had but 20 Guns, finding himself like to be overpower'd, chose rather to blow up the Ship, than to become a Prey to the Enemy: It's said, this News came in a Letter from Madeira, and that it is confirm'd by another from Barbadoes; but Many suspend their Belief of this, till it is further Confirm'd, and Circumstances better known.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Hms Gibraltar Capt Norris Spanish Men Of War Naval Engagement Ship Blown Up Madeira Letter Barbadoes Confirmation

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Norris

Foreign News Details

Key Persons

Capt. Norris

Outcome

hms gibraltar blown up to avoid capture by spanish ships

Event Details

His Majesty's Ship Gibraltar, Capt. Norris, engaged two Spanish men-of-war, one of 50 guns and one of 40 guns. With only 20 guns, Capt. Norris chose to blow up the ship rather than let it be taken by the enemy. Report from a letter from Madeira, confirmed by another from Barbadoes, but many doubt it until further confirmation.