Admiralty reports fleets and fortifications from distant ports
Reports from Madrid and Lisbon describe shipments from the West Indies to Ayamont St Andero and St Anthony, claiming a unified Spanish fleet with repairs at Porto Bello and Chagre. Neutrally noted are pressures to join a wider European conflict, with Naples sending troops toward Tuscany and Vienna noting Prussian victories in Silesia and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesk-Indies
Ayamont
St.Andero
St. Anthony
America
Old Spain
d’Antin
Evnglish
Autin
Porto-Bello
Chagre
Petersburg
Czernichetf
Copenhagen
Denmark
Munich
Germany
East-Friazeland
Heffe-Caffel
Rufsia
Naples
Tuscany
Royal Regiment of Bourbon
Swif
Regiment of Burgundy
Royal Regiment of
I Trith
Mediterranean
Britain
Spano
Spain
Leghorn
Nettuno
Bayon Wachtendonck
Vienna
Welt-J
Arthal
Weuperg
Brieg
Silesia
Brean
Hanovers
London
Riots and Grain Sale Spark Near-Continental Unrest in Scotland
Edinburgh reports ongoing riots in the north over Virtual issues while Brechin calms after Mr Gairden of Troup opens granaries to sale at moderate prices provoking celebrations and gunfire. Vessels from abroad bring grain to aid locals as officers recruit for the States. The Rev Frederick Carmichael becomes minister at Murleburgh. A seizure of 178 anchors of brandy and rum and a wine hogshead, plus the vessel, is made by the King's Boat at Cumbray near Greenock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Brechin
Gairden
Frederick Carmichael
Murleburgh
Cumbray
Greenock
Port News From Whitehaven To Portland Roads
Report of arrivals and sailings across British ports dated April 17 to April 22. Vessels include William and Mary Harris from Maryland, Ester La Bullileer from Maryland, Lucy Abingdon from Carolina, Mary Galley and Rochester Man of War sailing to Newfoundland, John Byrn to Dublin, First Ayling from Newhaven to Dublin, Blaze from cruising, Jane Pitton to Guernsey, Three Brothers Oliver from Alderney, Katherine Roberts to Figura, Diligence tender to a cruise, and more. Several ships sail for Virginia Lisbon Dublin and Boston. arrivals include Friendship Hedderwick from Oporto and others at Jamaica Genoa Legorn Venice Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehaven
Harris
Maryland
Falmouth
Ester
la Bullileer
Jersey
Lucy
Abingdon
Carolina
Plymouth
Mary
Rochester
Newfoundland
Weymouth
John
Byrn
Dublin
Portland Road
Ayling
Newhaven
His Majesty
Southampton
Jane
Pitton
Guernsey
Arriv
Oliver
Alderney
Deal
Graham
Virginia
Farnley
Gibson
Boulter
Weales
Lisbon
Dover
Hedderwick
Oporto
Gravesend
Britannia
Fones
Boston
Jamaica
Westmorland
Gordon
Ruby
Butler
Industry
Heylin
Bath
Curtis
George
Titball
Cosk
Genoa
London
Legorn
Mediterranean
No Proposal for Succession Settling Crown in Present Dyer
London reports from Stockholm and Turin note no proposal to settle the crown's succession this term and that Sardinia may stay neutral. French, Prussian, and Bavarian interests align. a potential shift could cost millions. Dispatches from Brussels indicate Luxembourg fortifications being repaired and a stiff press on naval sails, with Brest and Toulon squadrons returning to Europe and ships in the West Indies assisting Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
N.S
Bar
Turin
Tapis
France
Prusia
Bavaria
Sardinia
House of 4
Holland
Silesia
Paris
Marshal d’Asfeldt
Alsace
Paris A-la-Main
Brest
Toulon
West Indies
Brussels
Luxembourg
Vienna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fifieduy Arriuid
Maile
Fiat Adland
Madrid
Venice
Hungary
Istria
Porte
Dalmatia
Scotland
Port News
Brett
Europe
Portsmouth
Woolwich
William King
Bedford
St. John’s
Towerfey
Bridewell
Alderman Parsons
Porter
Beadle
Westley
Bethlem
St. Bartholomew’s
Farringdon
Berks
William Cooke
Lionel Rich
Maidstone
Kent
Allen
His Majesty’s Office of Excise
Elizabeth Wood
Newgate
Ann Lucas
Lucas
Gerrard Brooks
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