When was it published?

March 19, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News March 19, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Knight, Admiral Rodney, Sir James Douglas, Commodore Swanton

Q: What keywords are associated?

West Indies Fleet, Barbados Expedition, Martinico, Admiral Rodney, Troop Embarkation

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On January 4th, a British fleet under Admiral Rodney, Sir James Douglas, and Commodore Swanton sailed from Barbados for Martinico, comprising 18 ships of the line, 20 frigates and bombs, 12,000 troops, and 4,000 seamen. Barbados supplied 1,200 men for the expedition.

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By a Letter from Mr. Knight (who was by Accident carried off in the Fleet to the West Indies) dated at Barbados January 4th, to his Correspondent in Town, we are inform'd, That on that Day the Fleet sail'd for Martinico, consisting of 18 Sail of the Line, and 20 Frigates and Bombs, with 12000 Troops, and 4000 Seamen, who take Arms and are disciplined: The Fleet under the Command of Admiral Rodney, Sir James Douglas, and Commodore Swanton: And that the Island of Barbados supplies 1200 Men towards the Expedition.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

West Indies Fleet Barbados Expedition Martinico Admiral Rodney Troop Embarkation

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Knight Admiral Rodney Sir James Douglas Commodore Swanton

Where did it happen?

Barbados

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Barbados

Event Date

January 4th

Key Persons

Mr. Knight Admiral Rodney Sir James Douglas Commodore Swanton

Outcome

fleet sailed for martinico; barbados supplies 1200 men towards the expedition.

Event Details

By a Letter from Mr. Knight dated at Barbados January 4th, the Fleet sail'd for Martinico, consisting of 18 Sail of the Line, and 20 Frigates and Bombs, with 12000 Troops, and 4000 Seamen, who take Arms and are disciplined: The Fleet under the Command of Admiral Rodney, Sir James Douglas, and Commodore Swanton.