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Grimshaw presses a Halifax escape and press gang clash
The article recounts Admiral Grimshaw's rough naval career from apprentice to Post Captain. It recounts a Halifax street incident where a press gang accusation leads to a brawl, Grimshaw’s capture by press gang sailors, a daring escape, and his dramatic defense before an officer, ending with his eventual reentry to the Artaxerxes.
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the Times
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