When was it published?

April 3, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 3, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Corsica, English Ship, Malecontents, St Fiorenzo, Cannon, Warlike Stores, Bomb Ketches, Men Of War

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An English ship arrived in Leghorn from Corsica, reporting that rebels found cannon and warlike stores in St. Fiorenzo Castle. The ship's commander traveled to Turin with a Piedmontese captain. English men-of-war and bomb ketches in the harbor are preparing to sail soon.

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Leghorn, Dec. 21. O. S. An English Ship arrived a few Days since from Corsica, the Commander of which set out immediately for Turin, accompanied with a Piedmontese Captain, who came over from that Island in his Ship. We hear by this Vessel, that the Malecontents found several Pieces of Cannon, and a great Quantity of warlike Stores in the Castle of St. Fiorenzo. It is reckoned that the English Men of War and the four Bomb Ketches that are yet in this Harbour; will be ready to put to Sea in a few Days.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Corsica English Ship Malecontents St Fiorenzo Cannon Warlike Stores Bomb Ketches Men Of War

Where did it happen?

Corsica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Corsica

Event Date

Dec. 21. O. S.

Outcome

malecontents found several pieces of cannon and a great quantity of warlike stores in the castle of st. fiorenzo.

Event Details

An English ship arrived a few days since from Corsica; its commander set out immediately for Turin, accompanied by a Piedmontese captain who came from that island in his ship. English men-of-war and four bomb ketches in Leghorn harbor are expected to put to sea in a few days.