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Capture of a brigantine near Algiers amid piracy threats
An extract from Alicant describes the Charles brig belonging to Gibraltar loaded with wool and goods from Algiers for Tetuan and Gibraltar. The Conde Clavijo intercepted, claimed papers were faulty, detained crew including Moors and sailors on board his ship, and released none. The British Consul seeks release orders. The report also notes a separate incident with Captain William Hellier in the Pentyre, who faced brutal treatment by the Conde’s squadron during a voyage from Alicant. The text continues with naval and political updates from Dublin, including appointments, deaths, and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicant
N. S
Charles
Gacell
Gibraltar
Algiers
Tetuas
Algier
Conde Clavijo
Conde
Guarce
West Indies
America
William Hellier
Dhe Pentyre
Board of Ordinance
Cosider
Port Mahon
Lord Tortington
Richmond
Spain
Thames
Naples
Sicily
Italy
Keen
Mediterranean
Wif
Weymouth
Duke of Doriec
Ireland
Dublin
Mondaay
Tennison
Offory
Gally
London
Richard Cooley
John Renault
Duke of Dorset
Forster
Trinity Colledge
James Forth
His Majesty’s Revenue
Robert. Allen
John Ayres
Earl of Fingal
Newgate
William Street
Carthy
Elinor Newmahb
Dublin Gazette
Ateharieyserbe
Mafekend
City of
Dennis Corkrin
Colledge Green
Michaeel Sweetman