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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D517/BOX/A/3/1/5
TitleLetter from George Mundy RN to his father Edward Miller Mundy with an account of HMS Hydra capturing three ships
Date9 Sep 1807
DescriptionA description of how on 7th August 1807, George Miller Mundy and his men on board Hydra, captured three ships at Begu: Prince Eugene (French, 16 guns), Belle Caroline (French, ten guns) and Carmen de Rosario (Spanish, four gun). All carried a valuable cargo, which George hoped would achieve £1000. Also writes of family matters including Georgiana's marriage and wishes her well. The delaration of war with the Danes is anticipated.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
SenderAdmiral Sir George Mundy
Sender LocationHMS Hydra off Gibraltar
RecipientEdward Miller Mundy I
Recipient LocationShipley
Archive CreatorMiller Mundy family of Shipley Hall, Heanor
TermNavy officers

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Mundy; Sir; George (1777-1861); Knight, Admiral
HMS Hydra; 1797-1820; Royal Navy ship
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