Fire Experiment on Squirrel Man of War at Deptford Dock
The Squirrel Man of War was tested for vermin destruction at Deptford Dock before merchants. The hold, emptied except ballast, held a large amount of brimstone straw and combustibles. Fire set, air-holes closed then opened, 2900 rats suffocated in minutes. Spencer, a former offender, attacked for selling spirits without license at Tower Wharf. public anger led to his arrest. A ship tavern on Lime Street was looted of till and contents, worth over four pounds. High water at London Bridge occurred 32 minutes after noon.
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