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Pirate Attack and Theft
- When
- May 1861
- Where
- High seas or Chinese waters
Chinese pirates attacked the British merchant ship North Star and escaped capture with 4,000 dollars' worth of gold.
The North Star affair occurred in May 1861 when Chinese pirates attacked the British merchant ship North Star. The pirates escaped capture with 4,000 dollars' worth of gold. The pots contained a smelly, flammable liquid and were used commonly by the Chinese pirates for taking over merchantmen.
Sources
- North Star affair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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