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Spanish Privateers Drifted English Seamen From Havana
A historical letter describes Spanish privateers driving English crews from ships near Gibraltar and Havana. Survivors reached Gibraltar after boats and cables were salvaged under peril. Reports cite brutal treatment, shiplosses, and crews cast adrift, with pirates acting under Spanish governor commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Romney
Rafe
Bay of
Cavendih
Canterbury
England
Bay of Biscay
Nowell
Isabella
Foscpr Warren
Westmoreland
Jamaica
Fay Laft
London
Florida
Havana
Tuscany
Innes
M . Jatt
Iftult
Faseph Dill
Sarah