When was it published?

January 1, 1767 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News January 1, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ship Fire, Great Dock, Sloop Damage, Cabin Fire, Egg Harbour

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A fire broke out on a sloop from Egg Harbour, captained by Davis, moored outside the Great Dock on Wednesday night around 9 PM. It started in the cabin, destroying most contents and causing about 50 pounds in damage, but was extinguished by assistance and scuttling, averting greater loss to the vessel and nearby ships.

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Wednesday night, about nine o'clock, on board a sloop from Egg harbour, loaded with shingles, one Davis master, lying without the Great Dock, a fire kindled, it is supposed under the hearth, in the cabin, burst out, and was got to a considerable height before discovered. It is said most of the things in the cabin were destroyed, and the vessel, with several others, and their cargoes, were in great danger; but by timely assistance, and scuttling the vessel, the fire was extinguished, after having done, it was supposed, about 50 l. damage.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Ship Fire Great Dock Sloop Damage Cabin Fire Egg Harbour

What entities or persons were involved?

Davis

Where did it happen?

Great Dock

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Great Dock

Event Date

Wednesday Night

Key Persons

Davis

Outcome

most things in the cabin destroyed; about 50 l. damage; fire extinguished without further loss

Event Details

Fire kindled under the hearth in the cabin of a sloop loaded with shingles, mastered by Davis, lying without the Great Dock; burst out to considerable height before discovery; vessel and others endangered but saved by timely assistance and scuttling