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Loose printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Tortola. Captured ship:...

Catalogue reference: HCA 42/542/56

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This record is about the Loose printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Tortola. Captured ship:... dating from 1810 in the series High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HCA 42/542/56
Date
1810
Description

Loose printed prize appeal from the Vice-Admiralty Court of Tortola.

Captured ship: Hercules (master Samuel Simmons or Tilney Rising).

Nationality: Swedish (originally British).

History: bound from St Bartholomew to Tortola, laden with loose cannister, grape shot and muskets; taken on 7 August 1806 by HMS Jason (Thomas John Cochrane commanding) in sight of other ships, and brought into Tortola

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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HCA 42

High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Papers

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Within the series: HCA 42

High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Papers

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