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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Dutch man-of-war under Capt. Waffenaer arrives in Cadiz after sinking Sallee corsair off Cape Spartel on May 27, drowning most of 200 crew; survivors rescued. Flotilla reportedly set to sail for West Indies amid doubts; men-of-war prepare to follow.
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The Dutch Man of War commanded by Capt. Waffenaer, arrived here Yesterday. We hear that the 27th of last Month the Captain met with a Corsair of Sallee off of Cape Spartel, whom he sunk; the greatest Part of the Crew; which consisted of 200 Men, were drowned, and the rest, among whom were several Christians, got on board the Dutch Ship.
It is still reported that the Flotilla, which has all its Cargo on board, will set Sail for the West-Indies; but a great many People still question it. Several Men of War keep themselves in Readiness to set sail behind the Puntals.
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Cadiz
Event Date
June 24; 27th Of Last Month
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corsair sunk; greatest part of 200-man crew drowned; rest, including several christians, rescued on dutch ship
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Dutch man-of-war commanded by Capt. Waffenaer arrived in Cadiz yesterday after encountering and sinking a Sallee corsair off Cape Spartel on the 27th of last month. Reports indicate the flotilla, fully loaded with cargo, will sail for the West Indies, though many doubt it; several men-of-war are ready to depart behind the Puntals.