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Foreign News
August 23, 1788
The Daily Advertiser
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
English ship arrives at Gibraltar with 68 cannons and war supplies for Ottoman Empire's war against Russia. Portuguese squadron anchors nearby; Spanish squadron from Cadiz cruises in sight.
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--JULY 3.-
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, May 26.
"On the 14th arrived here an English ship from Deptford, of 850 tons burthen, having on board 68 pieces of cannon of 32 pounders, besides a great quantity of bullets, shells, gun-powder, and other warlike stores, destined for Constantinople, the Porte taking from Britain all they are in want of to carry on the war against Russia.
The Portuguese squadron, which cruised in the Streights is at present at anchor before our road; and the Spanish squadron belonging to Cadiz, consisting of seven ships of the line and two frigates, have been cruising for some days in sight of this port."
Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, May 26.
"On the 14th arrived here an English ship from Deptford, of 850 tons burthen, having on board 68 pieces of cannon of 32 pounders, besides a great quantity of bullets, shells, gun-powder, and other warlike stores, destined for Constantinople, the Porte taking from Britain all they are in want of to carry on the war against Russia.
The Portuguese squadron, which cruised in the Streights is at present at anchor before our road; and the Spanish squadron belonging to Cadiz, consisting of seven ships of the line and two frigates, have been cruising for some days in sight of this port."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Gibraltar Arrival
English Ship
War Supplies
Ottoman Russia War
Portuguese Squadron
Spanish Squadron
Cadiz Fleet
Where did it happen?
Gibraltar
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Gibraltar
Event Date
May 14
Event Details
An English ship from Deptford arrived at Gibraltar on the 14th with 68 pieces of 32-pounder cannon and warlike stores destined for Constantinople to aid the Porte in the war against Russia. The Portuguese squadron is anchored before the road, and the Spanish squadron from Cadiz, with seven ships of the line and two frigates, has been cruising in sight of the port.