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Foreign News
February 27, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Brest, France, on Dec. 7, court orders prompt hasty arming of ships Hector and Couronne (74 guns), Sage, Proteus, and Achilles (64 guns), plus 6 frigates. Officers appointed; 3 new ships and 116-gun Royal Louis to be built and launched soon.
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Bre (in France) Dec. 7. Pursuant to orders from court, we are arming here in all haste the following Ships, viz. the Hector and Couronne of 74 guns; the Sage, the Proteus, and Achilles, of 64. To this armament, the destination of which is not mentioned, 6 frigates are to be added. Most of the officers that are to command these Ships, are appointed; and we are assured that 3 new ships more are to be put on the stocks, besides the Royal Louis, which is pierced for 116 guns, and will soon be launched.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Brest Armament
French Ships
Naval Preparation
Royal Louis
Ship Construction
Where did it happen?
Brest, France
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Brest, France
Event Date
Dec. 7
Outcome
arming of hector, couronne (74 guns), sage, proteus, achilles (64 guns), and 6 frigates; construction of 3 new ships and royal louis (116 guns) for imminent launch.
Event Details
Pursuant to court orders, ships are being armed in haste in Brest, with most commanding officers appointed. Destination not mentioned. Assured that additional ships will be built.