“This day came in here the John schooner,1 a prize taken by the Antelope man of war:2 she was bound from Bilboa for North America.”
The London Chronicle, 23–25 April 1778.
1. Schooner John, Azariah Woodberry, master, from Boston, captured on its voyage from Bilbao to Boston with a cargo of bale goods and iron. UkLPR, H.C.A. 32/370/5; NDAR 11: 453.
2. H.M.S. Antelope, Capt. Charles Holmes Everitt, commander. In the prize list of Vice Adm. Clark Gayton, John’s capture was credited to Antelope and to H.M. sloop Diligence, Comdr. Thomas Davey, commander. NDAR 11: 453.
