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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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British naval expedition against Boulogne under Sir Sidney Smith aborted due to shifting winds and gale on January 15, causing damage to the fleet which returned to the Downs, likely halting further large-scale attempts this season.
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The expedition against Boulogne, under Sir Sidney Smith, though planned with much tactical skill had, at the date of our last advices, owing to the weather, proved utterly abortive. Every thing had been arranged by Sir Sidney for a gallant attack on the place; the fleet was actually leading in, the bombardment had commenced, and the hope of success animated every bosom; when, to the mortification of all concerned, the wind, which had before been favourable, shifted to another quarter, and blew a gale. The preservation of the squadron was now the object of attention. The larger vessels were in imminent danger of going ashore, and the smaller vessels rolling gunwale to.
With much difficulty the expedition, after sustaining very considerable damage, returned to the Downs. It is supposed that so much injury has been received as will prevent any attempt on the same extensive scale for the season.
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Primary Location
Boulogne
Event Date
Jan. 15.
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expedition aborted; fleet sustained very considerable damage; returned to the downs; likely no further attempts on same scale for the season.
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The expedition against Boulogne was planned with tactical skill but proved abortive due to weather. Arrangements were made for attack; fleet led in and bombardment commenced, but favorable wind shifted to a gale. Squadron preservation prioritized; larger vessels risked going ashore, smaller rolled heavily. Expedition returned to the Downs with difficulty.