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Destructive Nassau Hurricane Ravages Harbor and Town
Nassau reports a severe hurricane causing widespread damage. Vessels dragged from moorings and many stranded or wrecked, with 120 ships counted ashore. Houses trees and fortifications suffered, and losses are estimated near one hundred thousand pounds. Several prize and licensed vessels listed among wrecks.
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Nassau
Fily
Echo
Hogg Island
Benjamin Lord
Georges
James Moss
ATEN
Salivoren
Primrose
Evans's Hill
Joseph Hall
Ansel Ferguson
Birnie
George
Duncan
Mary
Peace Ranger
Sheerwater
Bellona
Snears
Neptune
Revenge
Jason
Hunter
Susan
Lydia
Prince of Wales
Industry
Adventure
Jerusha
Branch
Enterprize
Fancy
Ranger
Paragon
Harmony
Trinidad
Dolores
la Caridad
le Vendara
Felucca le Caridad
Neustra Senora de Belin
Fraternitie
Dane St. Antonio
St. Antonio de Padre
Paps Do
Brothers
Dane Maria
St. Horta
St. Barbara