Record #:

8077

Author(s):

Blades, Lemuel S., III

Abstract:

During the War of 1812, 1,607 British vessels were captured. Of this number, ninety-six were brought to nine North Carolina ports. Wilmington had the most with thirty-six, followed by Portsmouth and Beaufort. Otway Burns, captain of the SNAP DRAGON, brought in forty-two vessels and over 300 English prisoners. These ships and their cargoes were valued at more than $4 million. Blades lists each captured ship, who captured it, and the North Carolina port where it was taken.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 17 Issue 2, Nov 2004, p3-16, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Burns, Otway, 1775-1850; North Carolina--History--War of 1812

Record #:

36128

Author(s):

Blades, Lemuel S., III

Abstract:

The historical reports and map representing Colonial New Bern were compiled by Baron Christoph deGraffenried, also known as Baron Christoph von Graffenried. An enduring connection was seen in the descendants of von Graffenried, some who attended the unveiling of the bust commemorating the town’s founder.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Apr 1989, p8-14

Subject(s):

Graffenried, Christoph von, Baron, 1661-1743; Craven County--History