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Foreign News
November 8, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Danish squadron arrives in Mahon damaged after ineffective bombardment of Algiers, where Algerines used French aid effectively. Plans to repair, reinforce with three ships, and resume attack; has deterred Algerine zebecks.
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Extract of a letter from Mahon, July 21.
The Danish squadron is arrived here, in a shattered condition, from bombarding Algiers, where they met with a warm reception. They are to stay here until they have repaired their damages, and are joined by three more line of battle ships, which are soon expected, and then they are to return to the bombardment of Algiers again. We find that they are not well acquainted with the use of artillery, and did not know how to point their guns to do any considerable execution; but the Algerines, by the assistance of the French, whom they have amongst them, played their artillery to admiration. However, the Danes have been of some service, as the Algerine zebecks have not dared to make their appearance in these seas lately.
The Danish squadron is arrived here, in a shattered condition, from bombarding Algiers, where they met with a warm reception. They are to stay here until they have repaired their damages, and are joined by three more line of battle ships, which are soon expected, and then they are to return to the bombardment of Algiers again. We find that they are not well acquainted with the use of artillery, and did not know how to point their guns to do any considerable execution; but the Algerines, by the assistance of the French, whom they have amongst them, played their artillery to admiration. However, the Danes have been of some service, as the Algerine zebecks have not dared to make their appearance in these seas lately.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Danish Squadron
Algiers Bombardment
Mahon Arrival
French Assistance
Algerine Artillery
Zebecks Deterred
Where did it happen?
Algiers
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Algiers
Event Date
July 21
Outcome
danish squadron damaged; algerine zebecks deterred from seas
Event Details
Danish squadron arrived in Mahon shattered from bombarding Algiers, met warm reception. To repair damages, join three more line-of-battle ships, then return to bombardment. Danes unfamiliar with artillery, ineffective; Algerines, assisted by French, used artillery admirably.