The Tonquin, constructed by Adam and Noah…
November 1807 CE
It originally had a crew of twenty-four, including its captain, Edmund Fanning.
She had departed New York City harbor on May 26, 1807 for the port of Guangzhou.
Outside the port cities of China, the Tonquin had survived a typhoon while crossing the Macclesfield Bank.
From there the vessel passed the Wanshan Archipelago on its way to Guangzhou.
Prior to returning to the United States, the Tonquin is detained by Commodore Edward Pellew. Apparently Fanning was previously acquainted with both Pellew and his father, and after a discussion with Pellew, Fanning subsequently is allowed to start the return voyage, leaving the port on November 18, 1807.
Another vessel owned by Fanning & Coles, the Hope, is encountered the same day.
After meeting with its captain, Reuben Brumley, Fanning continues to sail towards the Bocca Tigris, a narrow strait in the Pearl River Delta.
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