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Fires and shipping losses claim amid early April ports
From Mountsbay to Harwich and Plymouth reports recall several maritime incidents. A ship from Holland bound for Ireland blew up after a powder-laden cargo exploded. another vessel near the Lizard suffered a similar fate and a Plymouth barge sank. News also notes ships returning home due to contrary winds and various stock prices and local notices, including elections and proclamations.
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Falmouth
Malaga
Oporto
London
Mountsbay
Holland
Ireland
Lizard
Plymouth
Liberty of
Streights
Anne of Kirklade
Javerne
Lisbon
Dove
Waterford
Rotterdam
Duke of Cambridge of London
Cork
Hamburg
Hopewell
Ramsgate
Bourdeaux
Susanna
Boston
John Scot
Carolina
Bristol
Harwich
Mtely