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

Catalogue reference: HCA 42/542/61

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HCA 42/542/61
Date
1816
Description

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

Captured ship: Hermione (master Francois Robert Leguilinel Descaliers).

Nationality: French.

History: bound from Malamba, Angola to Guadeloupe, laden with 211 slaves (117 when the ship sailed of whom 6 died, and a further 111 captured), dry goods, brandy, muskets and pewter; taken on 27 September 1815 by HMS Chanticleer (George Tupman commanding), and brought into St John's, Antigua

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The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C17072750/

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HCA 42

High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Papers

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High Court of Appeals for Prizes: Papers

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