A narrative of three years, 1837.

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A narrative of three years, 1837.

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Photocopy of Jervey's reminiscences beginning in 1797, when he signed on as chief mate of the merchant ship America of Troy and sailed out of the port of Charleston (S.C.). Narrative describes in detail the capsizing and shipwreck of the ship Galliot, on which Jervey also served as chief mate, and the rescue of the Galliot's crew by the brig Apollo. Jervey goes on to recount his impressment into service on the British warship Edgar, describing life and cuisine on board the Edgar during the blockade of Cadiz (Spain?), an encounter with Moors, the capture of enemy ships, his escape from the Edgar, and his return to Charleston (S.C.).

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South Carolina Historical Society

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Jervey, Thomas Hall, 1778-1846.

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Charleston, S.C. seaman. During the War of 1812 he was captain of a Charleston privateer and for 32 years served as the Custom House surveyor for the Port of Charleston. Jervey was president of the Charleston Marine Society and an officer of the Charleston Port Society. From the description of A narrative of three years, 1837. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 37522086 ...

Galliot (Ship)

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Edgar (Ship)

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Great Britain. Royal Navy

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Richard Howe, Earl Howe, was born in London, England, on March 19, 1726, the son of Emanuel Scrope Howe (1699-1735) and Mary Sophia Charlotte von Kielmansegg (1703-1782). Around 1735, he joined the crew of the merchant ship Thames, and in July 1739 he joined the 40-gun Royal Navy ship Pearl . Howe then served on several ships in the Caribbean and off the South American coast. After being promoted to lieutenant in 1744 and post captain in 1746, he continued his military service in th...