When was it published?

April 7, 1794 in The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Domestic News April 7, 1794

The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Privateer Polly, American Vessels Condemned, St Kitts Seizures, Brig Herty Capture

Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Capt. Sullivan reports his brig Herty captured by privateer Polly en route from Martinique to Philadelphia on Dec. 29; 33 American vessels worth $200,072 condemned at St. Kitts on Feb. 9 and 26, with some captains impressed on warships.

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Capt. Sullivan, of the brig Herty, of Philadelphia, who came passenger in the Louisiana, informs, that on the 29th December, he was taken on his passage from Martinique to Philadelphia, by the privateer Polly, owned by Benjamin Emory of St. Kitt's; that on the 9th and 26th of February, 33 sail of American vessels and cargoes were condemned at St. Kitt's, and some of the American captains taken on board their ships of war.

* The vessels and cargoes condemned at St. Kitt's are estimated to be worth 200,072 dollars.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Economic

What keywords are associated?

Privateer Polly American Vessels Condemned St Kitts Seizures Brig Herty Capture

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Sullivan Benjamin Emory

Where did it happen?

St. Kitt's

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Kitt's

Event Date

29th December; 9th And 26th Of February

Key Persons

Capt. Sullivan Benjamin Emory

Outcome

33 sail of american vessels and cargoes condemned, estimated worth 200,072 dollars; some american captains taken on board ships of war

Event Details

Capt. Sullivan of the brig Herty of Philadelphia, passenger in the Louisiana, was taken on his passage from Martinique to Philadelphia on the 29th December by the privateer Polly owned by Benjamin Emory of St. Kitt's; on the 9th and 26th of February, 33 sail of American vessels and cargoes were condemned at St. Kitt's, and some American captains taken on board their ships of war.