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July 22, 1800
Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Captain Boyer of the Brig Polly arrives in New York from New-Providence and reports being boarded by the British ship Thunderer on July 5 in lat. 27, long. 74. Captain Hardy warns of two French privateer brigs: one off Cape Henlopen, the other off Charleston.
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FRENCH PIRATES ON OUR COAST.
Look Out.
Captain Boyer, of the Brig Polly, arrived at New York on Saturday from New-Providence, informs, that on the 5th July, in lat. 27, long 74, he was boarded by the British ship Thunderer, Captain Hardy, who said he had information of two French privateer brigs, one cruising off Cape Henlopen, and the other off Charleston, for which place captain H. was steering.
Look Out.
Captain Boyer, of the Brig Polly, arrived at New York on Saturday from New-Providence, informs, that on the 5th July, in lat. 27, long 74, he was boarded by the British ship Thunderer, Captain Hardy, who said he had information of two French privateer brigs, one cruising off Cape Henlopen, and the other off Charleston, for which place captain H. was steering.
What sub-type of article is it?
Piracy
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
French Privateers
Cape Henlopen
Charleston
British Ship Thunderer
Maritime Warning
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Boyer
Captain Hardy
Where did it happen?
Off Cape Henlopen; Off Charleston; Lat. 27, Long 74
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Boyer
Captain Hardy
Location
Off Cape Henlopen; Off Charleston; Lat. 27, Long 74
Event Date
5th July
Story Details
Captain Boyer of the Brig Polly is boarded by the British ship Thunderer, whose captain informs him of two French privateer brigs cruising off the US coast near Cape Henlopen and Charleston.