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An 18th Century Shipping Turbulence and Rescue Tale
A long fragment recounts naval turbulence and losses including ships, crews, and a dramatic shipwreck near Jamaica and St. John's. It notes British and French maritime maneuvers, stockpiling, and financial strains, with references to the Royal George, diving experiments, and survivor accounts. Details blend war news, trade shifts, and weather peril into a single era snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Perton
Royal George
Birk
Lord North
Portsmouth
Bt. Christopher's
Prefertt
Biowe
Indies
East
West Indies
Paris
Botti
New England
Phe Campo
Teneriffe
Porrimough
Leeky
Exra
Gfim
Genie
Ottohuin
Italy
Portland
Velex
Malaga
Eerth
Messares
Fox
Holland
Europe
Courla
Great Britain
Ireland
Ingldfield
Centar
Alma
Gallet
Leas
Sr. John's
Gulph
of &c Lawrence
Irk
St. John’s
Msland
Plecer