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Alexandre
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Ship class:
Merchant ship
Home port:
Nantes
Journey of the 'Alexandre' from Dunkirk to Cap François, Miguel (master), interrupted by capture by HMS 'Torrington', Edwards (commanding), HMS 'Harwich', Cartwright (commanding) and HMS 'Success', Stewart (commanding) on 2 July 1744
Date:
until 7 February 1744
Captain:
Rene Miguel master of Alexandre of Nantes 1744
Intended destination:
Cap Francois
Place start:
Dunkirk
Place end:
North Sea
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Journey interrupted by capture
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Capture
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Description:
The ship had a letter of marque. The ship was taken between Nieuwpoort and Ostend (#sea_place).
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Textiles and clothing
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Forced journey of the 'Alexandre', Miguel (master), after capture by HMS 'Torrington', Edwards (commanding), HMS 'Harwich', Cartwright (commanding) and HMS 'Success', Stewart (commanding) to Dover, 1744
Date:
7 February 1744
Captain:
Rene Miguel, Master of Alexandre of Nantes 1744
Place start:
North Sea
Place end:
Dover
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Forced journey
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Description:
specification of the place (start) (#sea_place): between Ostend and Nieuwpoort.
Lading
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Building materials
Textiles and clothing
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