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July 24, 1827
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The U.S. frigate Constitution, commanded by Capt. Jesse Wilkinson, arrived in Norfolk harbor from Pensacola after nearly two years on the West India station. The crew is mostly healthy despite minor illnesses. Reported July 18.
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We were yesterday gratified with a view of one of our finest frigates majestically approaching our harbor, with her "swelling sails" and "streamers waving in the wind:" it was the Constitution, under the command of Captain Jesse Wilkinson, from Pensacola. Though the tide was, what is called, "dead low water" she crossed the bar and came all the way up with perfect ease, and without disturbing the mud, to the anchorage ground off Town Point, where she came to.
The Constitution has been cruising nearly two years on the West India station. Her officers and crew are generally in good health, with the exception of some few cases of diseases among the latter, not of a dangerous character.
[Norfolk Herald, July 18.]
The Constitution has been cruising nearly two years on the West India station. Her officers and crew are generally in good health, with the exception of some few cases of diseases among the latter, not of a dangerous character.
[Norfolk Herald, July 18.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Shipping
Military
What keywords are associated?
Constitution Frigate
Jesse Wilkinson
Norfolk Harbor
West India Station
Ship Arrival
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Jesse Wilkinson
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Norfolk
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Captain Jesse Wilkinson
Outcome
officers and crew generally in good health, with the exception of some few cases of diseases among the latter, not of a dangerous character.
Event Details
The frigate Constitution, under the command of Captain Jesse Wilkinson, from Pensacola, approached the harbor, crossed the bar at dead low water, and anchored off Town Point.