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British shipping disaster and coastal looting reported
April news from Cardiganshire and Caernarvon describes the wreck of the Angel Michael ashore with 800 hogsheads of wine and other cargo including brandy and gold lace. Reported thefts followed as crews and locals seized goods. Executions at Pwllheli for two murders tied to a ship from Appledore. Fever and unrest noted in Cricketh and Cambridge amid port-town turmoil.
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Ardovy
Angel Michael
Stetin
Bourdeaux
Llanrhuftyd
Cardiganshire
Prussia
London
Aberystwith
Cardigan
Belial
Meer
Carnarvonspire
John Roberts
Hugh Bedward
Carnarvon
Martyn
William.Morgan
Edward Halehan
Society of Appledore
Richard Burrell
Cork
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Nigh Bay
Hell’s Mouth
Rhuw
Bedward
Justice of Peace
Roberts
Pwillhely
Pwllhely Marth
Penilan
Neptune
Lawson
Antigua
Dulin
Cricketh Caitle
Cambridge