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War Rumor and Naval Movements from October Dispatches
The Historical Register notes a wartime rumor between Great Britain and Spain after reports of prizes, damaged ships, and the Pearl’s change of command. Londonderry sails to St Christophers with Matthews aboard while storms endanger vessels. captures at sea include Miles of the Mary and a Spanish launch near Samaira. Bermuda craft Lark suffers a severe late August storm with wrecked masts and gear.
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Great Britain
Spain
England
Sintizon
Woodbridge
Pitwan
Knight
Earl of Londonderry
Hence
Pearl Manor
St. Christophers
Matthews
Miles
Mary
New London
Nevis
Dent
Martinico
George Wills
Bermuda
Fmaica
Carolina
Lark
Anthony Fenour Matter
Newfoundland
Barbadies