When was it published?

October 1, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 1, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Newfoundland Conquest, French Retreat, British Fleet, Admiral Durell, Lord Colville, Halifax Station, Peace Negotiations

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Report from July 24 on French surprise capture of Newfoundland, hopes for immediate British retaking to prevent fishery claims in peace talks. Lord Colville's ships at Halifax may block French retreat. Fleet under Admiral Durell to sail and force French abandonment.

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July 24. As the French have taken Newfoundland by surprize (as is supposed) it is to be hoped it will be retaken immediately, and that they will not be offered to keep possession of it all next winter: For if they should, and negociations of peace should be entered into with the French during that time, would it not afford them too much reason to insist upon a fishery there?

It is supposed, as Lord Colville, in the Northumberland with several other of his Majesty's Ships are at Halifax, and on that station, the French will find it difficult to make their retreat from Newfoundland.

It is currently reported, that the following ships, viz. the Superb, Cornwall, Bedford, Monmouth, and Shrewsbury, besides three Frigates, are to sail with all Dispatch, under the Command of Admiral Durell, to oblige the French to abandon their late conquests.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Newfoundland Conquest French Retreat British Fleet Admiral Durell Lord Colville Halifax Station Peace Negotiations

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Colville Admiral Durell

Where did it happen?

Newfoundland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Newfoundland

Event Date

July 24

Key Persons

Lord Colville Admiral Durell

Outcome

hopes for immediate retaking of newfoundland; british fleet to force french abandonment of conquests

Event Details

French reportedly took Newfoundland by surprise. Hopes it will be retaken soon to avoid French possession over winter and leverage in peace negotiations for fishery rights. Lord Colville's ships at Halifax expected to hinder French retreat. Ships Superb, Cornwall, Bedford, Monmouth, Shrewsbury, and three frigates to sail under Admiral Durell to oblige French to abandon conquests.