When was it published?

May 30, 1795 in Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Foreign News May 30, 1795

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

English Frigate, Swedish Vessel, St Bartholomews Incident, Naval Attack, Governor Response, Reparations

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

On March 15, an English frigate mistakenly attacked a Swedish vessel off St. Bartholomews, causing damage. The governor ordered fort fire on the frigate, accepted an apology, demanded 52 half joes in reparations, banned the captain from the port, and planned to inform the court.

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A gentleman arrived here in the Polly from St. Bartholomews informs us: that on the 15th of March last, an English frigate drove into St. Bartholomews a Swedish vessel by firing incessantly upon her and actually did some damage on board her. The Governor gave immediately orders to the fort to fire on the frigate, which received a few shot. The English Capt. dispatched a flag on shore to make an apology, saying that he believed the vessel French, under Swedish colours. The Gov. obliged him to pay 52 half joes to repair the vessel, ordered him never to make his appearance in the port, and informed him, that he should acquaint the Court of the transaction.

[Aurora.]

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

English Frigate Swedish Vessel St Bartholomews Incident Naval Attack Governor Response Reparations

What entities or persons were involved?

English Capt. Governor

Where did it happen?

St. Bartholomews

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Bartholomews

Event Date

15th Of March Last

Key Persons

English Capt. Governor

Outcome

some damage on board the swedish vessel; frigate received a few shot; paid 52 half joes to repair the vessel; ordered never to return to the port; informed the court of the transaction

Event Details

An English frigate drove into St. Bartholomews a Swedish vessel by firing incessantly upon her, believing her French under Swedish colours, and did some damage. The Governor ordered the fort to fire on the frigate, which received a few shot. The English Capt. sent a flag ashore with an apology. The Gov. obliged him to pay 52 half joes for repairs, banned him from the port, and said he would acquaint the Court.