When was it published?

December 26, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News December 26, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Russian Expedition, Colberg Siege, Frigates Aground, Naval Failure, Military Miscarriage

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Russian forces failed in their attempt to capture Colberg, with 2000 horse investing the place and their fleet's frigates running aground due to insufficient powder and a strong wind, likely ending the expedition for the year.

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The Russians have miscarried in their design upon Colberg. The place was invested by a body of 2000 horse, the Russian fleet came before it, and the commander firing with too little powder, his ball fell short, which induced six fine frigates to run further in where they were speedily aground within reach as he presently convinced them of his artillery. They would nevertheless have been disengaged by the large ships, had not a strong north east wind drove them out to sea, by which, in all probability, the expedition is over for this year.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Russian Expedition Colberg Siege Frigates Aground Naval Failure Military Miscarriage

Where did it happen?

Colberg

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Colberg

Outcome

six frigates run aground and damaged by artillery; expedition likely over for the year due to wind driving ships out to sea.

Event Details

Russians attempted to take Colberg with 2000 horse investing the place; fleet approached, but commander's shot fell short due to insufficient powder, luring six frigates aground where they were shelled; large ships unable to assist due to strong northeast wind driving them out to sea.