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Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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On March 5, a new 68-gun man-of-war named Dogger Bank was launched in Rotterdam, attended by French minister Delacroix, Admiral De Winter, General Soubert, and others. Since November, two 68-gun ships and a 32-gun frigate have been built there. Another 68-gun ship's keel to be laid in eight days. Damaged vessels from recent engagement under repair.
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A new man of war, of 68 guns, called the Dogger Bank, was yesterday launched at Rotterdam, in the presence of a number of the representatives of the people, the French minister Delacroix, Admiral De Winter, general Soubert, &c. A grand salute was fired on the occasion, and the master builder was honored with the fraternal kiss by the French minister. Since the month of November last there have been built at Rotterdam, two ships of 68, and a frigate of 32 guns. In eight days a keel will be laid for another 68. The vessels damaged in the late engagement are repairing with the greatest expedition.
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Rotterdam
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Yesterday (March 5, As Reported March 6)
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successful launch of dogger bank; two 68-gun ships and one 32-gun frigate built since november; keel for another 68-gun ship in eight days; damaged vessels from late engagement under repair.
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A new 68-gun man-of-war named Dogger Bank was launched at Rotterdam in the presence of representatives of the people, French minister Delacroix, Admiral De Winter, General Soubert, and others. A grand salute was fired, and the master builder received the fraternal kiss from the French minister. Since November, two 68-gun ships and a 32-gun frigate have been built. In eight days, a keel will be laid for another 68-gun ship. Vessels damaged in the late engagement are being repaired expeditiously.