When was it published?

December 29, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 29, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Transport Ship Sabotage, English Soldiers, Cork Departure, Port Mahon Voyage, Augur Holes

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On September 14, a transport ship from Cork to Port Mahon was nearly sunk after three young English soldiers bored augur holes in its bottom shortly after sailing. The sabotage was discovered by one of the perpetrators, the soldiers were put ashore for trial, and the vessel continued its voyage.

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Sept. 14. By Letters from Cork, we are inform'd that one of the Transport Ships sail'd thence for Port Mahon, was, when they had been but a few Hours at Sea, almost fill'd with Water, which oblig'd the Sailors to pump very hard to save themselves, 'til the Leaks were found out: which, upon Examination, proved to be several Augur Holes bored in the Bottom of the Vessel, by 3 young English Soldiers, and afterwards discover'd by one of themselves. The said 3 Soldiers were put on shore in order to be tried for the said execrable Fact, and the Vessel proceeded on her Voyage.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Transport Ship Sabotage English Soldiers Cork Departure Port Mahon Voyage Augur Holes

What entities or persons were involved?

3 Young English Soldiers

Where did it happen?

Cork To Port Mahon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cork To Port Mahon

Event Date

Sept. 14

Key Persons

3 Young English Soldiers

Outcome

no casualties; soldiers put ashore for trial; vessel proceeded on voyage

Event Details

A transport ship sailing from Cork to Port Mahon was sabotaged by three young English soldiers who bored augur holes in the bottom shortly after departure, causing it to fill with water. The crew pumped to save the ship until leaks were found and traced to the soldiers' actions, discovered by one of them. The soldiers were disembarked for trial.