When was it published?

August 12, 1833 in The Daily Cincinnati Republican, And Commercial Register

Foreign News August 12, 1833

The Daily Cincinnati Republican, And Commercial Register

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Russell, Mr. Eckford, Captain R.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Russian Fleet, Bosphorus, Egyptian Army, Constantinople Tensions, Frigate Construction

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

The brig Henry arrived from Odessa and Constantinople with news of Russian fleet and army positioned near Constantinople, Egyptian forces approaching, no peace in sight, and Turkish opposition to Russians. Description of a nearly completed frigate built by Mr. Eckford.

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FROM RUSSIA AND TURKEY DIRECT.—The brig Henry, Captain Russell, arrived last night from Odessa and Constantinople, having sailed from the former on the 30th April, and the latter on 26 May. It is rare indeed that we have an arrival from that part of the world, and still more rare that we receive letter news, as all the intelligence from that quarter comes by the way of England. The Henry has brought a cargo of 2000 bushels of barley.—Daily Adv.

CONSTANTINOPLE, 26 May.

The Russian fleet of about 20 sail of vessels of war was lying at Bebek, Buyukdere, and the Russian Army of 12,000 strong, on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus—60,000 more Russians were daily expected. The Egyptian army lay within three days march of Constantinople, and now no prospect of peace. The Turks are much opposed to the Russians. Soldiers manifesting a preference for the Egyptians.

Captain R. describes the frigate commenced by Mr. Eckford at Constantinople, as a most splendid specimen of naval architecture, and nearly ready to launch. The following are her dimensions. Length on gun deck 220 feet; extreme breadth 53 1/2; depth from base to top of gun deck beam 27 feet. Weight of metal: gun deck 36 long 42's; spar deck 33 medium 42's.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Russian Fleet Bosphorus Egyptian Army Constantinople Tensions Frigate Construction

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Russell Mr. Eckford Captain R.

Where did it happen?

Constantinople

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Constantinople

Event Date

26 May

Key Persons

Captain Russell Mr. Eckford Captain R.

Outcome

no prospect of peace

Event Details

Russian fleet of about 20 sail of vessels of war lying at Bebek, Buyukdere, and Russian Army of 12,000 strong on the Asiatic side of the Bosphorus, 60,000 more Russians expected daily. Egyptian army within three days march of Constantinople. Turks opposed to Russians, soldiers preferring Egyptians. Frigate commenced by Mr. Eckford nearly ready to launch with dimensions: length on gun deck 220 feet, extreme breadth 53 1/2 feet, depth 27 feet; armament: gun deck 36 long 42's, spar deck 33 medium 42's.