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Fragmented Shipping News and Naval Appointments
The notice lists ships arriving from varied ports including New York Barbadoes and Virginia with crews and captains named. It reports promotions such as Capt. Philip Vanbrug to commander of the Severn and mentions naval postings, pay days, and reminders of dispatches and hospital admissions for sailors. The item also notes court actions at Nottingham Derby and Coventry, with hangings and transportation sentences, plus general maritime market and military context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad-street
Philip Vanbrug
Severn
Fleming
Staines
Middlesex
Hampton Court
Tripoli
Lord Clinton
Duke of Newcastle
Windsorne
Tar
Coventry
Thomas Poole
Birch
Lochmiths
Mr. Birch
Edward
Cale
Thomas ‘Neeves
Julius Cesar Taylor
Burdet
Bristol
New York
Prince Frederick
Wade
Beaver
Smith
Fawkes