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Ruffian Trade Dispute Over a Swedish and English Cargo
The memo describes a complex prize dispute involving a Ruffian ship from Gottemburg, a Scots ship Contord bound for England, and conflicting Certificates and Passports. Holland’s States debate legality as Sweden's and Britain’s interests risk offense. Additional notes report a Swedish Privateer loss to a Danish frigate near the Schager Rif and various royal naval movements and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeagen
Texel
Contord
Gottemburg
England
Count Gyllemburg
Witsworth
States General
Holland
Admiralty
M.de Buys
Witworth
Golofskin
Sweden
Admiralty of
Great Britain
Baron Gortz
Count Gylemburg
Zealand
Utrecht
Groningaen
Rotterdam
Fune
Arriv
Maefland-Sluys
Recus Teunitz
Sunser
Schager Rif