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Foreign News
May 10, 1794
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Report from March 15: An American gentleman reports 31 French ships plus frigates at Brest, ready to intercept the 170-sail Gibraltar homeward-bound fleet with strong convoy. Hopes Lord Howe's presence will deter them.
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MARCH 15.
By an American Gentleman who left Brest on Friday last we learn, that there were one and thirty sail, besides a great number of frigates, lying at single anchor, ready to put to sea at the shortest warning.
They were all apparently in excellent condition.
Their supposed object is for the present to intercept if possible the Gibraltar homeward-bound fleet, which consists of 170 sail, and having, it is thought, a very strong convoy. It is to be hoped Lord Howe's appearance will cool the ardor of their expectations. They are now out, and, as long as they keep the sea, the public anxiety is not likely to be abated.
By an American Gentleman who left Brest on Friday last we learn, that there were one and thirty sail, besides a great number of frigates, lying at single anchor, ready to put to sea at the shortest warning.
They were all apparently in excellent condition.
Their supposed object is for the present to intercept if possible the Gibraltar homeward-bound fleet, which consists of 170 sail, and having, it is thought, a very strong convoy. It is to be hoped Lord Howe's appearance will cool the ardor of their expectations. They are now out, and, as long as they keep the sea, the public anxiety is not likely to be abated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Brest Fleet
Gibraltar Convoy
French Ships
Lord Howe
Naval Interception
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Howe
Where did it happen?
Brest
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Brest
Event Date
March 15
Key Persons
Lord Howe
Event Details
An American gentleman who left Brest on Friday last reported 31 sail plus many frigates anchored and ready to sea in excellent condition, aiming to intercept the 170-sail Gibraltar homeward-bound fleet with strong convoy. Lord Howe's forces are out at sea, hoped to deter the French.