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February 3, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In November 1785, Capt. Charles C. Russell rescues the crew of the waterlogged ship commanded by Thomas Knights after a heavy gale in the Atlantic; the ship sinks, and Russell transfers some crew to an English brig bound for Antigua while bringing others to Cape Francois.
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Extract of a Letter from Capt. Charles C. Russell, dated Cape Francois, Dec. 13. 1785
On the 24th of November last, in latitude 33, and long. 61, (after a very heavy gale of wind) spoke a Ship, Thomas Knights, commander, from Waterford, bound to New-York, having been fifteen days water logged, and in a most dismal situation, with even feet of water in the hold; the Captain and crew of which I took on board my vessel; in a short time after the ship sunk. The next day, meeting with an English brig, bound to Antigua, I put on board Capt. Knights, his mate, and eight hands; the remainder, seven in number I brought in here.
On the 24th of November last, in latitude 33, and long. 61, (after a very heavy gale of wind) spoke a Ship, Thomas Knights, commander, from Waterford, bound to New-York, having been fifteen days water logged, and in a most dismal situation, with even feet of water in the hold; the Captain and crew of which I took on board my vessel; in a short time after the ship sunk. The next day, meeting with an English brig, bound to Antigua, I put on board Capt. Knights, his mate, and eight hands; the remainder, seven in number I brought in here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Maritime Rescue
Shipwreck
Heavy Gale
Waterlogged Ship
Crew Survival
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles C. Russell
Thomas Knights
Where did it happen?
Latitude 33, Longitude 61; Cape Francois
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles C. Russell
Thomas Knights
Location
Latitude 33, Longitude 61; Cape Francois
Event Date
November 24, 1785
Story Details
After a heavy gale, Capt. Russell encounters the waterlogged ship of Capt. Knights, takes aboard the crew of 16, watches the ship sink, then transfers nine to an English brig for Antigua and brings seven to Cape Francois.