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Foreign News
December 9, 1757
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
British troops under Lt. Gen. Mordaunt landed at Rochefort on October 6, 1757, preparing to bombard the town with naval support from Sir Edward Hawke's fleet. An update reports the successful capture of Rochefort, which held over 2000 men in garrison.
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October 6. We can assure the Public, from undoubted Authority, that the Troops under the Command of Lieut. General Mordaunt have landed at Rochefort, and when the Express came away, the Fleet, &c. were preparing to bombard it with the utmost Vigour. There are nine Men of War on the Stocks, besides a large Quantity of Stores in the Magazines, and a Fleet of Merchant Ships ready to sail.
Since receiving the foregoing Account, Capt. Skinner in the Viper Sloop of War, is arrived Express from Sir Edward Hawke, and brings Advice, among other Particulars, that he has taken Rochefort, in which was above 2000 Men in Garrison.
Since receiving the foregoing Account, Capt. Skinner in the Viper Sloop of War, is arrived Express from Sir Edward Hawke, and brings Advice, among other Particulars, that he has taken Rochefort, in which was above 2000 Men in Garrison.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Rochefort Landing
British Bombardment
Mordaunt Troops
Hawke Fleet
Capture Rochefort
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. General Mordaunt
Sir Edward Hawke
Capt. Skinner
Where did it happen?
Rochefort
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Rochefort
Event Date
October 6
Key Persons
Lieut. General Mordaunt
Sir Edward Hawke
Capt. Skinner
Outcome
rochefort taken, garrison of above 2000 men
Event Details
Troops under Lieut. General Mordaunt landed at Rochefort and prepared to bombard it with the fleet. Capt. Skinner reported from Sir Edward Hawke that Rochefort has been taken, with over 2000 men in garrison.