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Sampson incident
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The Sampson incident occurred in July 1793 when the American merchant ship Sampson was seized by British privateers in the West Indies. Following a week of capture, the American prisoners revolted against the British and retook control of their ship.[1]
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![]() "Barney Regains His Ship" by Willis J. Abbot. | |||||||
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4 sailors | 11 sailors | ||||||
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none | 2 wounded |
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