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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Brussels indicate preparations for an invasion of England, including coastal examinations from the Scheldt, armament sailing from Dunkirk, and troop increases. On March 5, 50 vessels requisitioned at Rotterdam. At Brest, 20 ships of the line ready, plus frigates. Embargo at Calais.
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Accounts from Brussels, say that an Admiral, with a number of marine officers, had examined the sea coast, from the mouth of the Scheldt, and it was said the armament was to sail from Dunkirk. The right wing of the expedition against England, was to be increased with 35,000 men.
On the 5th March 50 vessels were laid under requisition at Rotterdam.
We learn off Brest, that 20 sail of the line are at that port, 18 of which are fit for sea, and 9 under sailing orders. A 74 and 10 frigates were in the outer harbour, and all appeared equipped for sea.
An embargo is laid on all vessels at Calais, and strictly observed.
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Brussels
Event Date
5th March
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An Admiral and marine officers examined the sea coast from the mouth of the Scheldt; armament to sail from Dunkirk; right wing of expedition against England to increase with 35,000 men. On the 5th March, 50 vessels requisitioned at Rotterdam. At Brest, 20 sail of the line (18 fit for sea, 9 under orders), a 74-gun ship and 10 frigates equipped in outer harbour. Embargo on all vessels at Calais.