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Spanish and Dutch Shipping Plunder Reported in Coastal Waters
News notes from Harwich Rye and surrounding ports describe actions of the Spanish Fleet fleeing inland, French ships attempting engagement, and a Dutch prize captured by a British frigate. Munition and soldiers aboard a captured convoy travel toward various ports while privateers disrupt trade and local authorities list sheriffs for England and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferey
Bear Vaux
Lot
Highr
St. Sezestians
Convo
Harwich
Newcatte
Lyndon
Jpwich
Alesborough
Rye
Wiliam Keys
Crewe
France
Diepe
Deter