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Chesterfield
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Ruling authority:
Great Britain
Journey of the 'Chesterfield', Michael Franklin Brooks (master), from Rio de Janeiro to the River Plata, interrupted by capture by HMS 'Diomede', Charles Elphinstone (commanding), 1800
Ruling authority:
Great Britain
Date:
1800 - 30 November 1800
Captain:
Michael Franklin Brooks, master of the 'Chesterfield' in 1800
Place start:
Rio de Janeiro
Place end:
South Atlantic
Intended destination:
Río de la Plata
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Journey interrupted by capture
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Capture
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Forced journey of the 'Chesterfield', Michael Franklin Brooks (master), after capture by HMS 'Diomede', Charles Elphinstone (commanding), 1800
Ruling authority:
Great Britain
Date:
30 November 1800 - December 1800
Captain:
Michael Franklin Brooks, master of the 'Chesterfield' in 1800
Place start:
South Atlantic
Place end:
Cape of Good Hope
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Forced journey
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Lading
Dry goods
Waiting...