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Foreign News
August 8, 1805
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
British naval officer in the Downs reports 13 ships of the line present, expecting five more, anticipates combined fleet approaching from north, and observes French ships ready to depart ports amid unusual preparations.
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Extract of a private letter from an officer on board one of his majesty's ships in the Downs, dated June 10.
"We have 13 sail of the line here now, the north sea squadron being ordered round; and we expect five sail more from the westward: I believe it is expected that the combined fleet is coming north about. By every cruizer that comes in I learn that the French appear in all their ports ready for a push out, and most of the officers are of opinion they certainly will do it shortly, as their preparations with their shipping are different from what they have seen before."
"We have 13 sail of the line here now, the north sea squadron being ordered round; and we expect five sail more from the westward: I believe it is expected that the combined fleet is coming north about. By every cruizer that comes in I learn that the French appear in all their ports ready for a push out, and most of the officers are of opinion they certainly will do it shortly, as their preparations with their shipping are different from what they have seen before."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Downs Squadron
Combined Fleet
French Naval Preparations
North Sea
Cruisers Reports
Where did it happen?
The Downs
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
The Downs
Event Date
June 10
Event Details
British squadron in the Downs consists of 13 sail of the line, with North Sea squadron ordered round and five more expected from westward. Combined fleet expected coming north about. Cruisers report French ships ready in all ports for imminent sortie, with unusual preparations noted by officers.