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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A French frigate of 36 guns captured the King of Prussia privateer from Exeter, taking it to Rochefort, and the St. Olave privateer from London, sending it to Brest. From the war's start to July 24, 1757, English captured 772 French ships (681 merchantmen, 91 privateers), while French captured 637 English ships. English profited over two million from captures.
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Ships taken from the French since the Commencement of the War to the 24th of July, 1757: Merchantmen, 681; Privateers, 91. In all 772. Ships taken by the French in the aforesaid Time: Merchantmen, &c. 637.
It is computed that the English have profited by Captures upwards of two Millions.
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France
Event Date
To The 24th Of July, 1757
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english captured 772 french ships (681 merchantmen, 91 privateers); french captured 637 english ships; english profited upwards of two million from captures
Event Details
French frigate of 36 guns captured King of Prussia privateer (Exeter) and carried to Rochefort; same frigate captured St. Olave privateer (London) and sent to Brest. Summary of captures since war commencement