Catalogue description Captured ship: name unknown, of San Sebastian (master unknown). History: a Spanish ship...

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Details of HCA 32/139/20
Reference: HCA 32/139/20
Description:

Captured ship: name unknown, of San Sebastian (master unknown).

History: a Spanish ship (70 tons, 1 man), bound from San Sebastian to Ferrol, laden with timber or oak plank; taken on 14/25 November 1741 by HMS Newcastle (Thomas Fox commanding), and brought into Portsmouth.

Documents:-

Court Papers:

  • [CP 1-CP 4]: standing interrogatories, two examinations, commissioners' affidavit, docket;
  • [CP 5]: allegation.

[Decision: condemned as prize, 20 January 1742]

Note: Extra information from HCA 30/775/2
Date: 1741
Related material:

See also IND 1/9022, f170v
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

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