When was it published?

December 3, 1736 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 3, 1736

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering, Trade Or Commerce, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Venetian Republic, Anti Piracy Measures, Ship Building, Adriatic Sea, Trade Privileges, Venetian Trade

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Venetian Republic is granting extraordinary encouragements and privileges to build ships aimed at eliminating pirates in the Adriatic Sea, thereby elevating Venetian trade. Ships will be 60 feet in keel, supplied with oak, workmen, soldiers, and cannon, with no duties on goods.

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'Tis not questioned but the Adriatic Sea will be soon scoured of Pyrates, and the Venetian Trade raised to the highest Pitch, by the extraordinary Encouragement and Privileges newly granted by that Republic.

The Ships to be built for the Purposes above-mentioned are to be 60 Feet in the Keel; and the Undertakers of them are to be furnished with 200 Pieces of Oak, worth Half a Ducat each, and with 20 Workmen from the Arsenal for Three Months running, at the Expence of the Public.

Besides, they may be provided with Soldiers and Cannon upon very easy Terms, and no Duty to be paid for Goods going in or coming out.

What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering Trade Or Commerce Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Venetian Republic Anti Piracy Measures Ship Building Adriatic Sea Trade Privileges Venetian Trade

Where did it happen?

Adriatic Sea

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Adriatic Sea

Outcome

adriatic sea to be scoured of pirates; venetian trade raised to highest pitch

Event Details

Venetian Republic grants extraordinary encouragement and privileges to build ships for scouring Adriatic Sea of pirates and raising trade. Ships: 60 feet keel, furnished 200 oak pieces (half ducat each), 20 arsenal workmen for 3 months at public expense, soldiers and cannon on easy terms, no duties on goods in/out.