When was it published?

February 3, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News February 3, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Watson, Pocock, Captains Lockhart And Gilchrist, Admiral Smith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Naval Prowess, Admiral Watson, Pocock, Lockhart, Gilchrist, Admiral Smith, Royal Sovereign, Union Ship, Channel Fleet, Portsmouth Dock

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British commentary praises Admirals Watson and Pocock, and Captains Lockhart and Gilchrist for naval valor, urging others to follow to maintain sea mastery. Admiral Smith to hoist flag on Royal Sovereign; Union ship to Portsmouth for refit, then command Channel Fleet.

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Oct. 14. As the Sea is the Element on which the English Valour should, at this important Juncture of Affairs, be more especially displayed, it becomes every true Briton to rejoice, that Admiral Watson and Pocock, Captains Lockhart and Gilchrist, have given such eminent Proofs of the old English Prowess and Resolution, and to hope that other Admirals and Commanders will follow their gallant Examples, by which we shall most certainly continue Masters of the Sea.

Admiral Smith will hoist his Flag on Board the Royal Sovereign. The Union, which he was on Board for some Time, is going into Portsmouth Dock to be fitted for the Sea; which, as soon as done, an Admiral, who is to have the Command of the Channel Fleet, will hoist his Flag on Board. She is esteemed one of the finest 90 Gun Ships in the Navy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Naval Prowess Admiral Watson Pocock Lockhart Gilchrist Admiral Smith Royal Sovereign Union Ship Channel Fleet Portsmouth Dock

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Watson Pocock Captains Lockhart And Gilchrist Admiral Smith

Where did it happen?

Portsmouth

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Portsmouth

Event Date

Oct. 14

Key Persons

Admiral Watson Pocock Captains Lockhart And Gilchrist Admiral Smith

Outcome

continue masters of the sea; union to be fitted for channel fleet command

Event Details

Praise for Admiral Watson, Pocock, Captains Lockhart and Gilchrist's proofs of English naval prowess and resolution at important juncture. Hope others follow to maintain sea mastery. Admiral Smith to hoist flag on Royal Sovereign. Union, previously under Smith, going to Portsmouth Dock for sea fitting; then an Admiral to command Channel Fleet aboard her, esteemed finest 90-gun ship.