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Storms, wrecks, and port notices from Ramsgate to London
November reports describe a violent storm driving ships ashore and sinking vessels near Ramsgate, with casualties and cargo thefts by coastal raiders. Navy and local authorities pursued rustics, while Queen Street and the Royal Exchange Court note financial updates, lotteries, and stock fluctuations. Also listed are public notices for amusements and a broad catalog of books and cards for sale at St Dunstan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmouth
Boscawen
Gallipoli
Niallyon Church
Rachel
Mailand
Colore
Ramsgate
Greyhound
Glass
Lisbon
Duke of Gloucester
Cape
Dawson
Antegra
Vine
Mitchel
Malaga
Alexander
Jackson
Venice
Cap
Meyrick
Canaries
Goddard
Candia
Oyl
Hamburg
London
Morlaix
Archangel
Portsmouth
Friend
Deal
Downs
Parthenope
Mead
Mesfinas
Prince of
Portugal
Ware
Jamaica
Stainboleen
King
Streights
Royal Exchange Assurance Company
John Williams
His Majesty’s Treasury
A&t
William Pulteney
York
Kingston Upon Hull
Bank
India
Royal Exchange
J. Lesthal Statioser
St. Dunstan’s Church
Fleet-treer
Portune-celling
Pafisa
Quéeeq Aone