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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Account of the Russian victory over the Turkish fleet in a naval engagement, destroying most Turkish ships and saving one commanded by Robert Dugdale. Commodore Greig promoted to Admiral. Dated Ilston, Oct. 1, 1770.
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Thus was a Fleet of fine Ships in five Hours reduced to Ashes, viz. five of 84 Guns, four of 74, six of 50 and 60 Guns, with two Frigates : Saved a Ship of 62 Brass Guns, that I am to have the Honour to command. being commissioned, but can't yet take possession from my Weakness, with six Gallies saved also. Soon after I was gone to Bed in the utmost Pain, not forgetting to drink a Pint of strong Punch, the victorious Commodore Greig came on board and went through the same Salutes as myself from the Count and Prince, was likewise acquainted that he might look on himself as-an Admiral, the Count's Limits not so far extending immediately to order him to hoist his Flag, and that a little Delay only added more Laurels. Ilston, Oct. 1. 1770.
ROBERT DUGDALE
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Oct. 1. 1770
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effendy blew up with 660 souls, 19 saved; turkish fleet reduced to ashes: five 84-gun ships, four 74-gun, six 50-60 gun, two frigates destroyed; saved: one 62-gun brass ship, six gallies; greig promoted to admiral.
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In the late engagement, at one o'clock the Effendy blew up. The Turkish fleet of fine ships was reduced to ashes in five hours. Robert Dugdale to command saved 62-gun ship but weak. Greig visited, saluted, informed of admiral promotion.