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Foreign News
June 8, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Spain's ongoing military buildup across its empire, enabling deployment of 26 ships of the line, 14 frigates, and 40,000 troops by June, posing a potential threat to Ireland amid Britain's focus on North America.
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The armament carrying on by Spain grows every day more serious. All the nerves of that vast monarchy, from Barcelona to the Havannah, have been exerted during two years to prepare a force which the people of this country considers without the least degree of anxiety: And yet it is well known, that by June next the King of Spain will be able to send 26 sail of the line, from 60 to 84 guns, 14 frigates, from 36 to 50 guns, and 40,000 land forces to sea. What such a force would be able to do against Ireland, while all the power of this country is exerted, and perhaps in vain, in North America, may be easily imagined.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Spain Armament
Naval Force
Land Troops
Ireland Threat
North America Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Spain
Where did it happen?
Spain
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Spain
Event Date
By June Next
Key Persons
King Of Spain
Event Details
Spain is preparing a serious armament across its monarchy from Barcelona to the Havannah over two years. By June next, the King of Spain will be able to send 26 sail of the line from 60 to 84 guns, 14 frigates from 36 to 50 guns, and 40,000 land forces to sea, potentially against Ireland while British power is exerted in North America.