When was it published?

May 28, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News May 28, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Toulon Squadron, Gibraltar Siege, Spanish French Naval Plans, Dunkirk Preparations, Descent Scotland Ireland

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

French squadron in Toulon preparing to join Spanish forces for a sea siege of Gibraltar, while Spanish army attacks by land; possible Spanish descent on Scotland or Ireland; Dunkirk preparations to aid Spaniards.

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Toulon, Feb. 15. The Squadron fitting out here will consist of ten Ships of the Line, fifteen Frigates, and three Xebecks. It's Destination is said to be, to join a Spanish Squadron, in order to lay Siege in concert to Gibraltar by Sea, while a Spanish Army besieges the Place by Land. And it is thought that another Spanish Squadron may attempt a Descent upon the Coasts of Scotland or Ireland; which will certainly be the best Method of making War with the English. It is supposed the flat bottomed Boats and other Preparations going on at Dunkirk, are with the View of acting in Conjunction with the Spaniards.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Toulon Squadron Gibraltar Siege Spanish French Naval Plans Dunkirk Preparations Descent Scotland Ireland

Where did it happen?

Toulon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Toulon

Event Date

Feb. 15

Event Details

The Squadron fitting out here will consist of ten Ships of the Line, fifteen Frigates, and three Xebecks. It's Destination is said to be, to join a Spanish Squadron, in order to lay Siege in concert to Gibraltar by Sea, while a Spanish Army besieges the Place by Land. And it is thought that another Spanish Squadron may attempt a Descent upon the Coasts of Scotland or Ireland; which will certainly be the best Method of making War with the English. It is supposed the flat bottomed Boats and other Preparations going on at Dunkirk, are with the View of acting in Conjunction with the Spaniards.