Hind

Posted by Jon Miller on Sunday 12th of July 2026 03:20

Portsmouth, 28 March 1801: Yesterday morning arrived the Hind, of 28 guns, Captain Larcom, from Halifax; she sailed the 1st day of this month, with the Sultana merchant ship, and Prudenta brig, under her convoy, from the above place, but parted with both vessels in a gale of wind on the day following, off the banks of Newfoundland. By the above frigate we learn, that the America, of 64 guns, struck upon a reef of rocks called the Fumagos, but was assisted by an American brig. Some time after the Hind and Surprize hove in sight, and by great exertions got her off, and conducted her safe into Port Royal harbour, where she now lies, and is to be converted into a prison-ship. The Hind brought home Capt Bingham, and part of the crew of the America; the remainder were left at Jamaica and Halifax. [Hampshire Chronicle, 30 March 1801]