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September 10, 1778
The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
British transports and troops from Newport destroy over 60 vessels, including privateers, in Bedford. Lord Howe's fleet pursues French into Narragansett Road; ships St. Albans, Preston, and Centurion enter Newport harbor. Rebels shift to defense against British coastal attacks. HMS Nautilus arrives; ships depart.
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NEWPORT, September 16.
Last Saturday the fleet of Transports with the Troops which sailed from here last week passed by this Harbour in their way to Bedford, where they arrived that evening, and we hear they have destroyed upwards of 60 sail of vessels among which were a number of privateers, loaded with different kinds of merchandise.
At the same time Lord Howe with the fleet appeared off coming from the eastward, having been in pursuit of the French fleet, which has got into Narragansett Road. The St. Albans, Preston, and Centurion, came into this harbour.
The Rebels now fight about instead of attacking, they have a sufficiency to do that protect their own coasts, from those very Britons they have so despised. And they must e'er this be so convinced that it is in their power (without assistance of the puissant allies) to waste their most flourishing sea-ports, reduce them to the misery and wretchedness.
Sunday arrived His Majesty's Ship Nautilus in this morning. Failed the St. Albans Preston, and Centurion, also number of small vessels.
Last Saturday the fleet of Transports with the Troops which sailed from here last week passed by this Harbour in their way to Bedford, where they arrived that evening, and we hear they have destroyed upwards of 60 sail of vessels among which were a number of privateers, loaded with different kinds of merchandise.
At the same time Lord Howe with the fleet appeared off coming from the eastward, having been in pursuit of the French fleet, which has got into Narragansett Road. The St. Albans, Preston, and Centurion, came into this harbour.
The Rebels now fight about instead of attacking, they have a sufficiency to do that protect their own coasts, from those very Britons they have so despised. And they must e'er this be so convinced that it is in their power (without assistance of the puissant allies) to waste their most flourishing sea-ports, reduce them to the misery and wretchedness.
Sunday arrived His Majesty's Ship Nautilus in this morning. Failed the St. Albans Preston, and Centurion, also number of small vessels.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
British Fleet
Rebel Defense
Vessel Destruction
Naval Pursuit
French Fleet
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Howe
Where did it happen?
Newport Harbour, Bedford, Narragansett Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Lord Howe
Location
Newport Harbour, Bedford, Narragansett Road
Event Date
September 16
Story Details
British transports and troops destroy over 60 vessels including privateers in Bedford; Lord Howe's fleet pursues French into Narragansett; rebels defend coasts from British attacks; HMS Nautilus arrives, other ships depart Newport.