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Domestic News
December 10, 1814
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Rumors circulate of the US warship Wasp captured by the British frigate Lacedemonian off Edisto Inlet near Charleston after a two-hour bloody engagement, based on a Fayetteville letter and Admiral Cockburn's report.
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CAPTURE OF THE WASP.
We understand a letter is in town, dated Fayetteville, stating the capture off Edisto Inlet of the United States' ship of war Wasp, by the Lacedemonian frigate. The action is said to have lasted two hours. We sincerely hope this may prove without foundation.
Wilmington (N. C.) Gaz.
[We understand that Admiral Cockburn stated that on his passage from Bermuda, he spoke a vessel, from which he obtained information that the Wasp had been taken off Charleston after a bloody conflict. Taking this in connection with the other reports in circulation, there is some ground to apprehend that the Wasp is captured—Ed. Ld.]
We understand a letter is in town, dated Fayetteville, stating the capture off Edisto Inlet of the United States' ship of war Wasp, by the Lacedemonian frigate. The action is said to have lasted two hours. We sincerely hope this may prove without foundation.
Wilmington (N. C.) Gaz.
[We understand that Admiral Cockburn stated that on his passage from Bermuda, he spoke a vessel, from which he obtained information that the Wasp had been taken off Charleston after a bloody conflict. Taking this in connection with the other reports in circulation, there is some ground to apprehend that the Wasp is captured—Ed. Ld.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Wasp Capture
Lacedemonian Frigate
Edisto Inlet
Naval Action
Charleston
What entities or persons were involved?
Admiral Cockburn
Where did it happen?
Edisto Inlet
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Edisto Inlet
Key Persons
Admiral Cockburn
Outcome
the wasp captured after a two-hour action described as bloody conflict
Event Details
A letter from Fayetteville reports the capture of the United States' ship of war Wasp by the Lacedemonian frigate off Edisto Inlet. Admiral Cockburn reported information from a vessel that the Wasp was taken off Charleston after a bloody conflict. Reports suggest the capture may have occurred.