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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 19, 1771
Page
2
A memorandum from onboard the vessel Elber records a horrid murder and piracy. Charles Finnie, master, is cited in the account as the perpetrator or key figure. Details indicate violent crime at sea with alleged attackers and affected crew. The note preserves names and maritime context from the period.
On June 22 1771 aboard the Esher a mutiny led by Charles Finnie resulted in Finnie being thrown overboard. Capt. Dann and Dr Bolton were spared when a revolting crew seized the deck, attempted murder, and planned to land them at desolate islands before seeking profit in Brazil. Spanish navigator Francisco Maffo and others resisted, leading to a miraculous reassertion of control by Dann.
Five pirates were landed ashore under guard and jailed. They appeared at the Court House for examination before three Justices of the Peace. With clear evidence against them they were remanded to prison to await an Admiralty trial once a commission is issued by the Lieutenant General.
Persons with claims on the estate of Mr. Abraham Hall late of Areenack near Falmouth Cornwall are asked to send an account to Richard Davis of Falmouth for payment. All debtors are urged to pay promptly to Priscilla Turner executrix or to Richard Davis who is authorised to receive them.
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