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Gallant action by Hannah against American sloop of war
The Wannah under Captain A McQuaker repelled a far larger American sloop near Madeira Bay. After a four hour engagement, Hannah sustained heavy damage yet forced the foe to withdraw, with one officer wounded and several crew injured. The log notes praise for British bravery and Lloyds underwriters’ potential reward.
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Bombay
Af Schuidey
Wannah
Cope
McQuaker
Eorbard Woordhowe
F Semple
Joan Mills
Royal Navy
Hannah
Hay
England
Aduraban
Heerte
Great Britain
Lloyds
Couting
Campbell
Britannia
de Hani Ab
Leavire
Bay of
Bucay
Madeira
Dohanna
London
Maiéira
S. W
Vie
Umen
Gallance
Hahe Mratger
P.M
Wests
Beng
Studding Suite
Rahame
Cherring
Chace
Ciace
Jbn Mills
United States
Andr. M‘quaker
WM. Gibson
Ier
Sam. Glover
Boatewain
Francis Semple
Woodhouse
P.S
A. M‘quaker