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Commdre Duckworth reports capture of Peterell by Spanish frigate Flora
At sea on November 13 1798 Commodore Duckworth writes he encountered the ship Peterell near Cape Rouge captured the day before by Don Antonio Franco Gandrada, captain of the Flora. The Peterell, fleeing from Cartagena to Mahon with 8 million rials, was plundered by Spaniards. many clothes were recovered and Duckworth mentions the difficulty of approaching due to calm weather.
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