When was it published?

November 21, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 21, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

French West India Fleet, Havannah Fleet, Cochineal Treasure, Admiral Martin Cruise, Trade Protection

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Over 200 French West India ships prepare to sail, French East India ships expected home, Havana fleet carries 2000 serons of cochineal and immense treasure, plus South Sea ships. City merchants plan to request Admiral Martin's fleet continue its cruise to harass enemies and safeguard trade.

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Upwards of 200 Outward-bound French West-India Men, being upon the Point of sailing; some of the French East-India Men being expected home; also the Havannah Fleet with upwards of 2000 Serons of Cochineal, and an immense Treasure, besides some South Sea Ships: We hear the Merchants of this City are going to make Application for Admiral Martin's Fleet continuing on its Cruize, as the most effectual Means to annoy the Enemy, and at the Same Time to protect our Trade, which would otherwise be, for a long While, exposed to their Mercy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

French West India Fleet Havannah Fleet Cochineal Treasure Admiral Martin Cruise Trade Protection

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Martin

Where did it happen?

West Indies

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

West Indies

Key Persons

Admiral Martin

Event Details

Upwards of 200 outward-bound French West-India ships are about to sail; some French East-India ships are expected home; the Havannah Fleet carries upwards of 2000 serons of cochineal and immense treasure, plus some South Sea ships. Merchants of this city plan to apply for Admiral Martin's fleet to continue its cruise to annoy the enemy and protect trade from exposure.