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Foreign News
September 26, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In May, Bonaparte's French Navy had 64 ships of the line and 41 frigates ready for sea, plus 46 more building or in ordinary and 20 frigates, totaling 110 ships of the line and 64 frigates, seen as a prodigious force threatening England's naval dominance.
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From Irish and English Papers received at the office of the Baltimore Whig.
FRENCH NAVY.
In May last, Bonaparte had 64 ships of the line ready for sea, and 41 frigates. In addition to these, says Cobbett, he had building and in ordinary 46 sail of the line and 20 frigates, which made the total of his navy amount to 110 ships of the line and 64 frigates—a prodigious force when the point to which it was directed was taken into consideration. [The sceptre must soon depart from Judah—England cannot long continue "mistress of the ocean."
From Irish and English Papers received at the office of the Baltimore Whig.
FRENCH NAVY.
In May last, Bonaparte had 64 ships of the line ready for sea, and 41 frigates. In addition to these, says Cobbett, he had building and in ordinary 46 sail of the line and 20 frigates, which made the total of his navy amount to 110 ships of the line and 64 frigates—a prodigious force when the point to which it was directed was taken into consideration. [The sceptre must soon depart from Judah—England cannot long continue "mistress of the ocean."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
French Navy
Bonaparte Fleet
Ships Of The Line
Frigates
Naval Strength
What entities or persons were involved?
Bonaparte
Cobbett
Where did it happen?
France
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
France
Event Date
In May Last
Key Persons
Bonaparte
Cobbett
Outcome
total french navy: 110 ships of the line and 64 frigates
Event Details
Bonaparte had 64 ships of the line ready for sea and 41 frigates. Additionally, 46 ships of the line and 20 frigates were building or in ordinary, making a total of 110 ships of the line and 64 frigates—a prodigious force directed against England.