In 1764, the Royal Navy sloop Gaspee, which had been seeking smugglers off Nova

Authors

William David Barry

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

5-1-1998

Pages

24-25

Abstract

In 1764, the Royal Navy sloop Gaspee, which had been seeking smugglers off Nova Scotia, was blown into Casco Bay. Article includes a description of the smuggling -- or "unrestricted trade" -- convention, and its enforcers, like British lieutenant Thomas Allen. Details.

Subjects

Gaspee (Sloop), Smuggling

Recommended Citation

Barry, William David, "In 1764, the Royal Navy sloop Gaspee, which had been seeking smugglers off Nova" (1998). Maine News Index – Portland Monthly. 374.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_portmonthly/374