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Samuel Hood, Halifax Harbour, to Daniel Stow. On the 1st April we had a hurricane...

Catalogue reference: ADM 354/181/71

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This record is about the Samuel Hood, Halifax Harbour, to Daniel Stow. On the 1st April we had a hurricane... dating from 1768 Apr 4.

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Reference
ADM 354/181/71
Date
1768 Apr 4
Description

Samuel Hood, Halifax Harbour, to Daniel Stow. On the 1st April we had a hurricane which damaged the harbour. The Romney, Glasgow, Canceaux and St. John are safe but the careening yard has suffered and will order a repair. The damage done in the town is greater, where 50 schooners, sloops and shallops are sunk or beat to pieces and most wharves were destroyed. Captain Allen and other Officers, who were in the Squadron and Admiral Holbourne off Louisburgh say the gale was more violent and long lasting..

Enclosure

Held by
National Maritime Museum: The Caird Library, Manuscripts Section
Former department reference
ADM B/181
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10261711/

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Samuel Hood, Halifax Harbour, to Daniel Stow. On the 1st April we had a hurricane...