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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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British expedition against Martinico in West Indies: 500 land forces raised in Barbados under Col. Sir John Yeomans; fleet of 20 ships of the line, frigates, bombs, and 6,000 troops arrived at Barbados and Guadaloupe under Adm. Rodney, preparing to attack.
Merged-components note: Merged the table of ships into the preceding text, as the text explicitly introduces the list of men-of-war for the expedition against Martinico; spatial overlap and consecutive reading orders confirm relation.
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NEWS from the West-Indies.
Extract of a Letter from Barbados, Nov. 2:
Here have been raised in this Island 500 land forces, besides a considerable Number of Negroes, which are to serve on board the Fleet destined to attack Martinico; they are to be divided likewise into ten regular companies, under the command of the following officers, viz.
Sir John Yeomans, Bart. Colonel: Robert Corbet, Maxwell Adams, Jacob Smith, William Thomas, John Martindell, R. Forcharston, Paul Carrington, D. Plaitoe, and B. Joslin, Captains; with Lieutenants, Ensigns, Serjeants, Corporals, &c. as usual.
The inhabitants have contributed the sum of 1000 pounds towards forwarding the said expedition.
The following is the List of the Men of War going on the Expedition, as taken from the St. Kitts Gazette of Dec. 2.
6400 Land Forces from Belleisle.
A Letter from a Gentleman in St. Eustatia, dated the 6th of December says,
"THE English Fleet is arrived at Barbados, consisting of 20 Sail of the Line, 10 Frigates and three Bombs, with a Number of Transports having on board six Thousand Troops for the intended EXPEDITION against MARTINICO."
Saturday last Capt. Parsons arrived here in 26 Days from St. Eustatia, who says,
That before he sailed from that Island a Report prevailed that the Fleet of Men of War and Transports from England, with Troops, &c. that were to go on the Expedition against Martinico, as also the Fleet from New-York, were both safe arrived at Guadaloupe, all in good Health and high Spirits; and that they were soon to proceed on Action.
| Sbps Names. | Guns. | Commanders. |
| Marlborough | 74 | Ad.Rodney |
| Temeraire | 74 | Capt.Barton |
| Dragon | 74 | Harvey |
| Dublin | 74 | Gafcoigne |
| Modefte | 74 | Wallingham |
| Foudroyant | 74 | Duff |
| Culloden | 74 | Barker |
| Vanguard | 70 | Swanton |
| Temple | 70 | O'Brien |
| Sterling Caftle | 70 | Everett |
| Raifonable | 64 | Shuldham |
| Nottingham | 60 | Marfhal |
| Alcide | 60 | Hankerfon |
| Devonshire | 60 | Derby |
| Sutherland | 60 | Leggy |
| Falkland | 50 | Drake |
| Norwich | 50 | McCleverty |
| Woolwich | 50 | Baine |
| Penzance | 40 | Boyd |
| Crefcent | 36 | Collingwood |
| Acteon | 36 | Ourrey |
| Stag | 36 | Ougell |
| Repulfe | 34 | Allen |
| Lizard | 34 | Banks |
| Amazon | 26 | Ruth |
| Greyhound | 26 | Francis |
| Levant | 36 | Leforey |
| Echo | 36 | Bresbane |
| Rofe | 20 | Nott |
| Sloops. | Bombs. | Tenders |
| Antigua | Granado | Neptune |
| Guadaloupe | Thunderer | Cambridge |
| Barbados | Baffilick | Endeavour |
| Virgin |
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West Indies
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Nov. 2 To Dec. 6
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fleets and troops from england and new-york arrived safely at guadaloupe in good health and high spirits, soon to proceed on action against martinico; 1000 pounds contributed by barbados inhabitants.
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In Barbados, 500 land forces plus Negroes raised for fleet to attack Martinico, formed into ten companies under Col. Sir John Yeomans and listed captains. Fleet of 20 sail of the line, 10 frigates, 3 bombs, transports with 6000 troops arrived at Barbados. Reports indicate arrival at Guadaloupe and impending action. List of men-of-war provided with guns and commanders.