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Storms and shipwrecks amid Irish coastal posts and deserters
Reports from Skibbereen to Bantry and Kinsale describe a ship sheltering near the Isle of Salt House, a violent storm pushing crew to shore, and a vessel sinking after running aground. Updates note wrecks of the Gloucester Brigantine off Ferriter Cove and two sails from Virginia with crew losses, plus arrivals of the Betty and Rachel laden with tobacco and sugar bound for London. Deserter notices from various regiments in Dublin and Limerick offer rewards, with detailed descriptions and directions to report to officers or agents. A house for sale in Edenderry and advertisements close the list.
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Salt-house
Skibbereen
Bantry
Dublin
Arifol
Tralee
London
Virginia
Ferri
Green Castle
Marlborough Gally
Daniel Hudson
Ireland
George Marshal
Scotland
Londonderry
Watson