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NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE 1793, CLASP, GUADELOUPE ‘HUGH PRICE , MIDSHIPMAN.’
HUGH PRICE, COMMANDER, ROYAL NAVY.
Navy List entry: “H. Price, Mid. of Forester at the capture of Guadaloupe in 1810; and of Narcissus at the destruction of Barney's flotilla on the Patuxent; taking the town of Benedict; and in command of a boat at the boarding and capture of American 10 gun schooner Eagle from under the protection of the batteries in Long Island Sound, in 1814.”
Though he saw much boat service prior to and after the taking of Guadaloupe, of particular note is Price’s service was 14 gun Brig, HMS Bold and the 32 gun frigate Narcissus in the North American station during the 1812 War. After several captures of American vessels, on 27 September 1813, during a gale, Bold was driven ashore on Prince Edward's Island and that the crew were saved with difficulty. Price reported losing his clothes and money but on reaching Halifax was almost immediately ordered to join the Narcissus which in days would leave for the Chesapeake. During his 2 year service with Narcissus, Price would see a great deal of active service, his frigate being involved in much boat service and raids on the Patuxent and Chesapeake, the blockade and destruction of Barney's flotilla and the taking the town of Benedict in Maryland in 1814.
In his Navy list entry, Price singles out being “in command of a boat at the boarding and capture of American 10 gun schooner Eagle from under the protection of the batteries in Long Island Sound, in 1814.” On 13 October 1814, boats from Narcissus and the Dispatch brig, cut out, under heavy fire from a battery and of a troop of militia, the U.S. Revenue-schooner Eagle. This vessel which was at anchor within half pistol-shot of Negro Head, Long Island Sound, where 8 of her 10 guns had been landed for her defence. An article on events can be found here:
Price’s service in Narcissus especially is certainly worthy of more in depth research there is much written on the events on the Patuxent and Chesapeake 1813-14. The ships logs should also reveal details or various boat action etc………
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Condition GVF, small EK or better. Attractive patina and original ribbon Sold with digital copies of service records, original medal roll. Navy List entry and memorandum of service.
A fine Officers Naval General Service Medal with an excellent service during the 1812 War.