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Foreign News
November 30, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A brig from Cadiz arrived in Boston on November 29, reporting that Lord Howe's British fleet appeared near Gibraltar, drew the combined fleet in pursuit toward Barbary, and relieved the fortress, capturing one Spanish 74-gun ship.
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BOSTON. November 29.
Tuesday evening arrived here a brig from Cadiz, which place she left the 26th ultimo: By this vessel, we have received intelligence that Lord Howe with the British Fleet having appeared in sight of the combined fleet before Gibraltar, induced the latter to pursue them, when they immediately stood for the coast of Barbary, and taking the advantage of a fair wind, stood for, and (as the account says) effectually relieved that fortress. One Spanish ship of 74 guns, 'tis said, was taken. We must wait a later arrival for particulars of this event.
Tuesday evening arrived here a brig from Cadiz, which place she left the 26th ultimo: By this vessel, we have received intelligence that Lord Howe with the British Fleet having appeared in sight of the combined fleet before Gibraltar, induced the latter to pursue them, when they immediately stood for the coast of Barbary, and taking the advantage of a fair wind, stood for, and (as the account says) effectually relieved that fortress. One Spanish ship of 74 guns, 'tis said, was taken. We must wait a later arrival for particulars of this event.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Lord Howe
British Fleet
Combined Fleet
Gibraltar Relief
Spanish Ship Captured
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Howe
Where did it happen?
Gibraltar
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Gibraltar
Event Date
Accounts From Cadiz, 26th Ultimo
Key Persons
Lord Howe
Outcome
one spanish ship of 74 guns taken; fortress effectually relieved
Event Details
Lord Howe with the British Fleet appeared in sight of the combined fleet before Gibraltar, inducing pursuit; the British then stood for the coast of Barbary, taking advantage of a fair wind to relieve the fortress.