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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Sir Edward Hawke arrived at Portsmouth on Aug. 8, hoisted his flag on the Ramillies, and was saluted by the squadron. Admirals are mustering crews and preparing ships for an expedition, including several ships of the line like Royal George and Neptune.
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Yesterday arrived Sir Edward Hawke, Commander in Chief on the present Expedition, and hoisted his Flag on board the Ramillies, at Spithead, and was saluted by all the Squadron accordingly.
The three Admirals are just gone on board to muster the Companies personally, and to give the necessary Orders for getting all the Men of War ready with the utmost Expedition, Some of Strength must be the Object of Destination.
The Number of Ships to be employed on this Expedition are continually altering; at present it has a very formidable Appearance: The Ships now ordered to compleat their Provisions, the Royal George, Royal Anne, and Royal Sovereign, of 100 Guns; the Neptune, Ramillies, Barfleur, and Namur, of 90 Guns; Royal William, Princess Amelia, and Magnanime, of 80; Forfar, Dublin, Alcide, Torbay, & Intrepide, of 70 Guns: the Medway, America, Achilles, and Dunkirk, of 60.
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Portsmouth
Event Date
Aug. 8
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preparations for expedition ongoing; fleet includes multiple ships of the line with 60-100 guns.
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Sir Edward Hawke arrived and hoisted his flag on the Ramillies at Spithead, saluted by the squadron. Three admirals are mustering companies and issuing orders to ready the men-of-war quickly for an expedition targeting a strong destination. The number of ships is changing but currently formidable, with listed vessels ordered to complete provisions.