When was it published?

December 10, 1756 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News December 10, 1756

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Brig Edward, French Privateer, Hms Seahorse, Capture Retaken, Louisbourg

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The brig Edward, Capt. Sandford, was captured by a French privateer from Louisbourg on October 26 east of Cape Ann but retaken by HMS Seahorse, Capt. Darby. It arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland, on November 3, with crew released after salvage payment.

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By Letters from St. John's in Newfoundland, of the 4th and 6th of Nov. past, we are inform'd, that on the 3d at Night arrived there the Brig Edward of this Place, Sandford, late Master. She was taken the 26th of October, 200 Leagues to the Eastward of Cape Ann, bound to Europe, by a French Privateer Schooner of 8 Carriage Guns & 120 Men from Louisbourg, to which Place she had ordered the Brig, but meeting with his Majesty's Ship Seahorse, Capt. Darby, she was retaken, after she had been in the Enemy's Possession.
Taken about 7 o'Clock. Capt. Sandford and all his Hands were kept on board the Privateer, except the Mate and one Man more.

A Gentleman at Newfoundland paying the salvage, was releas'd; and is expected to return here every Day.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Military

What keywords are associated?

Brig Edward French Privateer Hms Seahorse Capture Retaken Louisbourg

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Sandford Capt. Darby

Where did it happen?

St. John's, Newfoundland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. John's, Newfoundland

Event Date

26th Of October

Key Persons

Capt. Sandford Capt. Darby

Outcome

vessel retaken by hms seahorse; crew kept on privateer except mate and one man; released after salvage payment in newfoundland

Event Details

Brig Edward captured by French privateer schooner from Louisbourg, 200 leagues east of Cape Ann, bound to Europe; ordered to Louisbourg but retaken by HMS Seahorse after 7 o'clock; arrived St. John's on 3d at night