When was it published?

September 30, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 30, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Naval Forces Disparity, France Spain Fleets, British Admiralty Promises, Men Of War, Ocean Arbitress

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

July 6 report claims France and Spain's combined fleets total 90 ships of the line ready at sea, surpassing Britain's maximum projected force of 80 within 12 months, portraying Britain in a humiliating naval position.

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July 6. The warmest advocates for Administration begin to own that France and Spain have a greater force now at sea, or ready to put to sea at a few days notice, than Great Britain, by its utmost efforts, could equip or fit out in twelve months: The united or confederated fleets amounting to 90 men of war of the line, and the most sanguine promises of the first Lord of the Admiralty not exceeding 80 men of war of the line within the above-mentioned period, that is to say, 30 within a month, 20 more in four months, and the remainder in the course of the year. Such is the humiliating state of Great Britain, once the mistress and great arbitress of the ocean.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Naval Forces Disparity France Spain Fleets British Admiralty Promises Men Of War Ocean Arbitress

What entities or persons were involved?

First Lord Of The Admiralty

Where did it happen?

France And Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France And Spain

Event Date

July 6

Key Persons

First Lord Of The Admiralty

Outcome

france and spain's united fleets amount to 90 men of war of the line ready now; britain's promises not exceeding 80 men of war of the line in twelve months (30 within a month, 20 more in four months, remainder in the year); humiliating state for great britain.

Event Details

Warmest advocates for Administration admit France and Spain have greater naval force at sea or ready soon than Great Britain can equip in twelve months, with combined fleets of 90 ships of the line versus Britain's projected 80.