When was it published?

August 21, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 21, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Naval Affairs, Diplomatic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Buckle, Capt. Biron, Capt. Wheeler

Q: What keywords are associated?

Coast Of Guinea, Anamaboe Fort, French Men Of War, Commodore Buckle, British Naval Warning, Colonial Rivalry

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

British Commodore Buckle on the Coast of Guinea warned off three French men-of-war attempting to build a fort at Anamaboe with native support, leading to their withdrawal. Reported via Badger sloop's arrival at Plymouth.

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Yesterday 7-Night an Express arrived at the Admiralty-Office, with Advice of the Arrival of the Badger Sloop of War at Plymouth, from the Coast of Guinea, where She left Commodore Buckle, in his Majesty's Ship Assistance: St. Albans, Capt. Biron; and Sphynx, Capt. Wheeler, who, when they arrived at Anamaboe, found there three French Men of War, of 64, 54 and 24 Guns, tampering with the Natives, by Presents, and an Offer of 12,000 l. Sterling for Liberty to build a Fort there. On which Commodore Buckle sent a Message to the French Commodore, that if he persisted in what he was about, he should look upon it as a Breach, and repel Force with Force; upon which the French thought proper to withdraw, but at the same Time acquainted the Natives, that they hoped to prevail on them when they came better provided with Presents, &c. which would be in about ten Months, at farthest. The Badger fell in with the Men of War from St. Helena in Soundings, when all were well on Board.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Naval Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Coast Of Guinea Anamaboe Fort French Men Of War Commodore Buckle British Naval Warning Colonial Rivalry

What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Buckle Capt. Biron Capt. Wheeler

Where did it happen?

Anamaboe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Anamaboe

Key Persons

Commodore Buckle Capt. Biron Capt. Wheeler

Outcome

french men-of-war withdrew after british warning; no casualties reported.

Event Details

Commodore Buckle and ships Assistance, St. Albans, and Sphynx arrived at Anamaboe to find three French men-of-war (64, 54, 24 guns) offering natives 12,000 l. sterling and presents to build a fort. Buckle messaged the French Commodore to cease or face force; French withdrew but told natives they would return in about ten months better prepared.