When was it published?

November 24, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 24, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

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Brest Naval Exercises, Marine Training, Galley Slaves, Summer Season Drills

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Brest describe regular twice-weekly naval exercises for marine personnel using nine vessels manned by galley slaves and sailors, led by officers in a fleet formation, continuing through summer to train youth in maritime affairs.

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Letters from Brest advise, that the People belonging to the Marine are exercised regularly twice a Week, in that Road. There are nine Vessels provided for this Purpose, each of which has eight Galley Slaves and two Sailors on Board to work her. There is a commanding Officer to conduct the Van Guard of this little Fleet, another for the Center, and another for the Rear Guard; and this Exercise is to be continued during the Summer Season, nothing being thought better to initiate young People in Maritime Affairs.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Brest Naval Exercises Marine Training Galley Slaves Summer Season Drills

Where did it happen?

Brest

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Primary Location

Brest

Event Date

During The Summer Season

Event Details

Letters from Brest advise that the People belonging to the Marine are exercised regularly twice a Week in that Road. There are nine Vessels provided for this Purpose, each with eight Galley Slaves and two Sailors on Board to work her. There is a commanding Officer for the Van Guard, another for the Center, and another for the Rear Guard of this little Fleet. This Exercise is to be continued during the Summer Season to initiate young People in Maritime Affairs.