Record

RefNoHS/27/87f
LevelItem
Title'Printed circular on 'Pellew, Viscount Exmouth'
DescriptionPrinted circular describing events of January 1796, when Lord Exmouth (Sir Edward Pellew Knight) was refitting a frigate and a 'violent storm arose' driving the Dutton transport with the Queen's regiment 'of foot' to the West Indies 'a total wreck upon the rocks' and expected to 'fall to pieces' at any moment. Describes the heroic actions of Edward Pellew which saved many on board.
LanguageEnglish
Extent1p
FormatTypescript
AccessStatusOpen
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