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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Brest naval report from March 12 describes intense activity in repairing and arming ships for America, including mounting cannons on the 100-gun Royal Louis for Count Duchaffault and the 74-gun Conquerant rejoining Count de Guichen's squadron after weather delays.
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The works at this port are continued with great activity. Many workmen are arrived here from other ports, to dispatch the repairing and fitting out of the ships destined for America. Several brass cannon, 48 pounders, have been taken from the batteries of this port, and placed on board the Royal Louis, of 100 guns, on board of which the Count Duchaffault will hoist his flag. The Conquerant of 74 guns, belonging to the squadron under Count de Guichen, and forced into port by stress of weather, will sail with the above division destined for America.
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Brest
Event Date
March 12
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ships repaired and fitted for america; conquerant to rejoin squadron.
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Works at Brest port continue with great activity; workmen from other ports assist in repairing and fitting ships destined for America. Brass 48-pounder cannons from port batteries placed on Royal Louis (100 guns), where Count Duchaffault will hoist flag. Conquerant (74 guns) from Count de Guichen's squadron, forced into port by weather, will sail with the division for America.