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War News and Maritime Incidents From Europe and Ireland
Reports from Hamburg note Swedish Count Wachmeister receives orders to oppose the Danes as soon as ships sail. Count Steinbock amasses 12000 troops in Schonem reinforced by new regiments. fear of broader conflict grows. In Madrid, King Philip orders Catalonia defenses strengthened and regiments expanded to field a larger force in the Netherlands, with France cooperating to reduce costs. Letters from Vienna mention heavy rains hindering the siege of Arps as Prince Eugene plans a Vienna visit. The Dartmouth reports capturing salt shipments off Torbay, while Britannia and other ships bring tobacco from Maryland and goods from Rochel. Dublin notes the Bishop of Cork’s death and three mail ships due that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Sebonen
Norway
Namur
Bavaria
Paris
Aladrid
Philip
Arragon
Catalonia
Spain
France
Netherlands
Vienna
Arps
Eugene
Partick
Vire
Sigmior Albani
Rome
Dartmouth
Ottob
Spithead
Convay
Topsham
St. Peter of
Diepe
Torbay
Roehel
Stert
Rochel
Portmouth
John Norris
Spurhead
Ranelaugh
Elizabeth
Nottingham
Colchester
Bedford
Skibbereen
Leverpool
Ohn Tunstall
Maryland
Barly Cave
Crookhaven
Whitehaven
John Shepard
Limerick
Sarah
Bristol
Stockholm
Mont. du Guy
Cape Clear
Cork
Amsterdam
Guinea
Dublin