The SEPTER captures fishing nets from the Rovers, and a violent gust of wind in the night is believed to have been conjured up by the Rovers' crews as revenge. The SEPTER takes twelve lascars on board at Mumbai.

The SEPTER captures fishing nets from the Rovers. A violent gust of wind in the night is believed to have been conjured up by the Rovers' crews as revenge. Barlow explains the recent history of piracy in the Mumbai region, and how the English were unfairly blamed and punished for the capture of the Great Mogul's ship by pirates. The SEPTER takes twelve lascars on board. They approach the coast of Ethiopia.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/273
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1697
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London