Citation - Connecticut Gazette-New London: 1779.04.29

CG-NL.779.008
29 Apr 1779:42 (16/807)
Philadelphia, April 7.  Since our last came to this city
sundry prisoners saved from the Mermaid, mentioned to be
stranded near Egg-Harbour.
. . . [26 lines on the wreck and rescue]
List of persons on board the ship Mermaid, Capt. Snowball,
from Halifax to New-York.
Perished, Capt. Snowball, master of the ship;
Lt. Snodgrass, of 82d light company.
112 serjeants, drums and privates.
13 women.
7 children.
11 sailors.
145 [total]