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Foreign News
August 13, 1799
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Surinam, a French corvette of 32 guns provisions in harbor while Capt. M'Neil's U.S. Ship Portsmouth waits outside, fully equipped with extra crew; French officers boast of battle plans, expecting a decisive engagement if fought.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
FROM SURINAM.
We learn by the arrivals on Tuesday, that a French corvette of 32 guns lay in that port provisioning for a cruize; that Capt. M'Neil, in the U. S. Ship Portsmouth, is laying off and on the harbour, waiting her coming out; and the Frenchman was completely equipped and had more than her complement of men; that the officers spoke largely of what they would do, in case Capt. M'Neil gave them battle; and that it was a received opinion, that in case the ships did engage, the action would be decisive.
We learn by the arrivals on Tuesday, that a French corvette of 32 guns lay in that port provisioning for a cruize; that Capt. M'Neil, in the U. S. Ship Portsmouth, is laying off and on the harbour, waiting her coming out; and the Frenchman was completely equipped and had more than her complement of men; that the officers spoke largely of what they would do, in case Capt. M'Neil gave them battle; and that it was a received opinion, that in case the ships did engage, the action would be decisive.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Surinam Harbor
French Corvette
Us Ship Portsmouth
Capt Mneil
Potential Naval Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. M'neil
Where did it happen?
Surinam
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Surinam
Event Date
Arrivals On Tuesday
Key Persons
Capt. M'neil
Outcome
expected decisive action if ships engage
Event Details
A French corvette of 32 guns is provisioning in Surinam port for a cruise, fully equipped with more than complement of men. Capt. M'Neil in U. S. Ship Portsmouth waits off harbor for it to exit. French officers boast of plans if battle given; opinion holds engagement would be decisive.