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Foreign News November 23, 1837

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Staunton, Virginia

What is this article about?

A report debunks rumors from European papers claiming Juan Fernandez Island has disappeared or sunk, noting recent visits by multiple vessels, including the sloop of war Peacock, which arrived at Norfolk from the Pacific.

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The Island of Juan Fernandez.—We published, a few days since, an interesting article from a French journal, embracing a history of the Island of Juan Fernandez from the date of its first discovery. In this article the reported disappearance of this Island is alluded to as a matter of fact. Such a report has been current for some months, having first appeared in the European papers, without the mention of any authority, and consequently without being entitled to any credit. There are still stronger reasons for being satisfied that there is no truth in the story of the sinking of this Island. More than one vessel has arrived in this country, having touched at the Island long subsequent to the date when it must have disappeared, according to the story referred to. Among them was the sloop of war Peacock, which lately arrived at Norfolk, from the Pacific Ocean—Boston Patriot.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Juan Fernandez Island Sinking Rumor Debunked Peacock Sloop Pacific Ocean

What entities or persons were involved?

Peacock

Where did it happen?

Island Of Juan Fernandez

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Island Of Juan Fernandez

Key Persons

Peacock

Outcome

no truth to the story; multiple vessels, including the sloop of war peacock, have visited the island recently.

Event Details

Rumors of the island's disappearance or sinking, reported in European papers without authority, are debunked. An article from a French journal mentioned the history and the rumor. Vessels have arrived in the country after touching at the island post the alleged disappearance date.

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