When was it published?

July 1, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News July 1, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Economic, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Fleet, Naval Preparations, France Spain Tensions, Funds Impact

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Great Britain faces a formidable situation with a fleet of 20 ships of the line ready to sail in a week, and 20 more by early June if provoked by France or Spain. The fleet, possibly for observation, has severely impacted funds but not merchandise.

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Great Britain, says a correspondent, never was in a more formidable situation than at present. A fleet of 20 ships of the line will be ready to sail in a week: and if the petulance of France, or the haughtiness of Spain, required it, 20 more could be fit for service by the beginning of June. Some say that the present fleet is designed only as a fleet of observation: It is certain, however, that it has had a severe effect upon our funds, though we believe it has not been prejudicial to any sort of merchandise.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Economic War Report

What keywords are associated?

British Fleet Naval Preparations France Spain Tensions Funds Impact

Where did it happen?

Great Britain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Great Britain

Event Date

At Present, Fleet To Sail In A Week, Additional By Beginning Of June

Outcome

severe effect upon funds, not prejudicial to merchandise

Event Details

Great Britain never was in a more formidable situation than at present. A fleet of 20 ships of the line will be ready to sail in a week: and if the petulance of France, or the haughtiness of Spain, required it, 20 more could be fit for service by the beginning of June. Some say that the present fleet is designed only as a fleet of observation.