When was it published?

August 11, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 11, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

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Admiralty Board, Mariners Protections, Ships Commissioned, Naval Commissions

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On April 19, the British Admiralty held boards granting protections to coaster mariners and commissioning 14 warships including Princess Amelia (80 guns) and others ranging from 50 to 80 guns.

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April 19. Monday last was held a Board of Admiralty, when their Honours granted a Number of Protections for Mariners belonging to Coasters, at the Request of their Commanders. And Yesterday was held a Board of Admiralty, when the following Ships were put into Commission, viz. The Princess Amelia 80 Guns, Prince of Orange 70, Elizabeth 70, Kent 70, Worcester 60, Princess Augusta 60, Sunderland 60, Deptford 60, Princess Louisa 60, Weymouth 60, Oxford 50, Assistance 50, Newcastle 50, and the Salisbury 50.

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Naval Affairs

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Admiralty Board Mariners Protections Ships Commissioned Naval Commissions

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Event Date

April 19

Outcome

granted protections for mariners on coasters; commissioned ships: princess amelia 80 guns, prince of orange 70, elizabeth 70, kent 70, worcester 60, princess augusta 60, sunderland 60, deptford 60, princess louisa 60, weymouth 60, oxford 50, assistance 50, newcastle 50, salisbury 50.

Event Details

Monday last, Board of Admiralty granted protections for mariners belonging to coasters at commanders' request. Yesterday, Board of Admiralty put the listed ships into commission.