When was it published?

November 30, 1782 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News November 30, 1782

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Gibraltar Siege, British Fleet, Combined Forces, France Spain, Algeciras, Relief Garrison

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The siege of Gibraltar by combined French and Spanish forces ended unsuccessfully on the 21st ultimo. A British fleet of 32 sail of the line and 17 transports arrived around the 7th ultimo, relieved the garrison, and departed soon after. The enemy fleet at Algeciras failed to intercept them.

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On Wednesday last, Capt. Stephen Clay, of the ship Iris belonging to this port, arrived in 30 days from Cadiz, by whom we learn, that the important siege of Gibraltar has terminated unsuccessfully on the side of the combined forces of France and Spain.

The British Fleet, said to consist of 32 Sail of the line, and 17 transports, on or about the 7th ultimo, arrived at Gibraltar, effectually succoured the garrison, and sailed again in a day or two afterwards, on their return to England. The combined fleet, which lay at Algeciras, did not put out so speedily as was necessary to overtake the enemy. The siege was raised on the 21st, and all thoughts of renewing it were entirely relinquished.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Gibraltar Siege British Fleet Combined Forces France Spain Algeciras Relief Garrison

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Stephen Clay

Where did it happen?

Gibraltar

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Gibraltar

Event Date

7th Ultimo To 21st

Key Persons

Capt. Stephen Clay

Outcome

siege terminated unsuccessfully for combined forces of france and spain; siege raised on the 21st; no renewal planned

Event Details

Capt. Stephen Clay arrived from Cadiz reporting the siege of Gibraltar ended unsuccessfully for France and Spain. British Fleet of 32 sail of the line and 17 transports arrived around 7th ultimo, succoured garrison, and departed for England. Combined fleet at Algeciras failed to intercept. Siege raised on 21st, no renewal.