When was it published?

October 30, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 30, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Chatham Shipyard, British Naval Production, War With France, Ship Launches, French Comparison

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Report from Chatham on British shipbuilding since the war with France began in January 1755: 30-40 ships of the line fitted out in six months, 10 new ships launched (four 90-gun, three 74-gun, one 70-gun, two frigates), and four more under construction, surpassing French production across all ports.

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They write from Chatham, that in that yard only from the time the war broke out with France, which was in January 1755, to this present time, there have been between 30 and 40 sail of the line fitted out in the space of about six months, and since, ten new ships launched, viz. four of 90 guns, three of 74, one of 70, and two frigates, besides four new men of war now on the stocks. It is further remarked, that the French were not able to build so many ships of war in all their ports, as have been raised in this country yard only; which evidently shows what a useful Body the Shipwrights are to this nation.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Chatham Shipyard British Naval Production War With France Ship Launches French Comparison

Where did it happen?

Chatham

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Chatham

Event Date

January 1755 To Present

Outcome

30-40 ships of the line fitted out; 10 new ships launched (4 of 90 guns, 3 of 74, 1 of 70, 2 frigates); 4 more under construction; british output exceeds french total

Event Details

In Chatham yard alone, since war with France began in January 1755, 30-40 sail of the line fitted out in about six months; subsequently, ten new ships launched including four 90-gun, three 74-gun, one 70-gun, and two frigates, with four more on the stocks; French unable to match this in all their ports, highlighting shipwrights' value.