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September 3, 1800
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Captain Shaw of the Experiment is praised for capturing two equal-armed vessels in a fair battle during a short cruise, a rare feat applauded even by Jacobins, highlighting American naval bravery unmatched in Europe.
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The spirit displayed by the enterprising Capt. Shaw, of the Experiment, is applauded even by our Jacobins (those of foreign birth only excepted.) To have taken two armed vessels of force, equal to their own, in a fair battle, and in one short cruise, has fallen to the lot of but very few naval commanders of any country. Indeed a history of the many instances of courage displayed by our countrymen both in battle and in recaptures, by skill, united with bravery, would have no parallel in the naval affairs even of Europe.
[G. U. S.]
[G. U. S.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Capture
Captain Shaw
Experiment Ship
American Bravery
Jacobins Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Shaw
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Key Persons
Capt. Shaw
Story Details
Captain Shaw of the Experiment captured two armed vessels of equal force in a fair battle during one short cruise, earning widespread applause including from Jacobins, as an exemplary instance of American naval courage and skill.