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Foreign News February 20, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

In Naples on Oct. 6, the King prioritizes protecting subjects' commerce by ordering the swift completion of new men-of-war and armed vessels across kingdom ports to form a powerful squadron. An ordinance against excessive gaming is reportedly forthcoming.

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Naples, Oct. 6. The King having nothing more at Heart than effectually to protect the Commerce of his Subjects, and being fully convinced, that the surest Way to accomplish it, is to put his Naval Force upon a good Footing, has ordered the new Men of War and armed Vessels that are upon the Stocks, not only in this Port, but in the other Ports of this Kingdom, to be finished as soon as possible, in Order to have a powerful Squadron ready to put to Sea upon all Occasions. Tis said an Ordinance will be published here against excessive Gaming, which is lately carried to a greater Height than ever.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Trade Or Commerce Political

What keywords are associated?

Naples King Naval Force Protect Commerce Men Of War Armed Vessels Anti Gaming Ordinance

What entities or persons were involved?

The King

Where did it happen?

Naples

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Naples

Event Date

Oct. 6

Key Persons

The King

Outcome

powerful squadron to be ready for sea; ordinance against excessive gaming to be published.

Event Details

The King orders completion of new men-of-war and armed vessels in Naples and other kingdom ports to strengthen naval force and protect commerce. An ordinance against excessive gaming is expected to be published.

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