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Captured ship: Generous Hannah of London (master Edward Rich). History: an English...

Catalogue reference: HCA 32/1879/9

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This record is about the Captured ship: Generous Hannah of London (master Edward Rich). History: an English... dating from 1694 in the series High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Prize Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
HCA 32/1879/9
Date
1694
Description

Captured ship: Generous Hannah of London (master Edward Rich).

History: an English merchant ship (140 tons) bound from the River Forth in Scotland to London, laden with wheat, linen, and shiffs; taken on 29 June / 9 July 1694 off Aberdeen by two French privateers, retaken on 4/14 July 1694 off Flanders by HMS James Galley (Joseph Soanes commanding), and brought into Harwich.

Documents:-

Court Papers numbered CP 1-CP 6:

  • [CP 1]: one examination;
  • [CP 2]: claim to the ship and cargo on behalf of merchants in London;
  • [CP 3]: attestation relating to the ship and its voyage;
  • [CP 4-CP 5]: commission of appraisement, inventory;
  • [CP 6]: a receipt for salvage money paid.

[Decision: ship and cargo restored, paying salvage 18 July 1694].

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former reference
HCA 32/13, HCA 32/16, HCA 32/36
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18048613/

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HCA 32

High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Prize Papers

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