Britannia case outlines general average dispute in London trial
A dense London trial discusses whether general average applies to Britannia freight, repairs, and armed cargo losses. Key figures include Lord Keevor, Mr Jackson, Mr Pringle, Capt. Stuart, and shipowners tied to the East Indies venture, with debates on how to apportion costs and whether certain payments offset freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saree Bis Macys
Best Coufel
Lord Kesvox
Fersons
India “Company
Areca
Irs
Jackson
Britannia
East Indies
Keeny
Toinnage
al- Teddy
Madras
Creiy
Gunto
Bourbon
Cape
Ccase
da “Ofta
Newnham
Park
Pringle
Stuart
Bombay Castle
Bni
England
Phariti
Petopany
Cott
Bauch
Chaxteckal
Tee
Champion
Barnweil
Exfrins
Smith
Royal Charlotte
Wilkinson
Habella
Lat
Egkine
Aleady
Irishmen tried for felony and piracy at Old Bailey
At the Admiralty session on December 21, John Raech, Thomas Shall, Jake Quin, and Edward Cattelin faced felony and piracy charges for boarding a French privateer and joining its crew. Evidence linked them to the vessel Ethalion during a chase where the privateer fired on the British ship. The prisoners claimed they fled French captivity and sought safe passage to Ireland, with law considerations discussed by the judge. Acquittals followed for some. one prisoner received a capital sentence later commuted, and the court adjourned after sentencing.
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Old Bailey
John Raech
Thomas Shall
Jake Quin
Edward Cattelin
France
Andiattack
Ethalion
Apola
Chaceti
Ithalion
Teamen
Rolle D' Equipage
Caumatrice
Ireland
Ater
West Indies
Serjeant of Marines
Aid
Nantz
Amionz
Chace
Sirf
Namaway
Ford
Fries Thompson
Tig Fame
Sagalnit
Belfast
Atalanta
East-Indies
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Torbay
Bunkirk
Dunkirk
Neti
Gibraltar
Langley
Leeward
Farmer
Nelson
Bailey
King
Ffelf
Admiral Nelson
Kingdom
Hegent
Neigh
Perry
Admiral Nelfot
Lars Pooldie
Sprisoner
Whyse Grider
Gant Bailey
Fiehling Birtihalt
Herprifouer
Bagkad
Sanpe
Potfeftiar
Howeser
Grok
Tim
England
Gidowes
Balke
Atta Seart
Fean Ottetic
Pat todhesBar
Hensthene
Omih
Public Office Bow Street Seeks Evidence On Thefts
The public office notes few people attended a magistrates hearing about highway robberies. After questioning, no one appeared to challenge the findings. The magistrates ordered the next session for re-examination with bail set for Scott, Manis, Ferguson, and Wallis. The case schedule points to ongoing efforts to pursue charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Scott
Manis
Bor
Ferguson
Wallis
Peasy
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Sone i i
Admiralty
Muntines
Bow-Street