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Merchant and Naval Ship Movements, 1764-1799: International Notices from the Connecticut Courant

by Erik S. Hinckley
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781476697857
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • Publisher Imprint: McFarland & Company
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 255
  • Original Price: GBP 46.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 345 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775)

A supplement to existing ship logs and naval histories, this volume presents a selection of first-hand accounts from the Connecticut Courant, a prominent 18th-century newspaper, documenting significant maritime events of the period. It includes reports on shipwrecks, piracy, privateering, naval engagements, and the transportation of trade goods, offering a window into the complex world of 18th-century shipping. The text also covers a wide geographical scope, documenting the movement of ships between Europe, Asia, and the American colonies, as well as the arrival of vessels in major ports such as London, New York, Boston, Newport, Kingston, and Halifax.

With detailed entries on over 1,300 individual ships, the book is organized similarly to a ship's log, providing dates, locations, and other relevant ship information. These reports provide insight into the vital role of naval and merchant shipping during such historical events as the American and French revolutions, when naval power was instrumental in shaping the political and economic landscape. This work serves as a resource for historians of maritime history, colonial commerce, and naval warfare, as well as for those with a general interest in the history of 18th-century seafaring.

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