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1780 January 21 . John Tanner ALS to [John Hallum]; Ship Confederacy, Martin[ique].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Giving an account of their near shipwreck. Sailed from Philadelphia on October 26, 1779, and lost a man overboard on November 4th. Bowsprit was damaged due to heavy waves, detailing actions taken and describing the masts and yards falling. Notes injuries of one man whose hand was mangled, had his arm removed, and died. The ship's pumps were unscathed and she did not spring leaks at first. Describes actions taken following the accident, difficulties in storms, and severe damage to the rudder. "…the middle of Novr on the banks of newfoundland, without Mast or Ruther, and the Pepole half scared to death, we ware in a Malencoley situation, In that Condition we drove about twenty three days & by our reconing did not altter our Possetion more than 120 or 130 Miles." Improvised sailing techniques, their landing in Martinique, and work to refit the ship.
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3 pages

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Collection

Schoff Revolutionary War collection, 1766-1896
Total components 293
Last indexed 2024-08-05