Fortifications and naval action near Bocachica in colonial era
Fragmentary OCR depicts a military description of fortifications, palisades, and water defenses around a coastal strongpoint near Bocachica. It mentions French forces, landing attempts, a causeway, a fortified suburb, and withdrawal or bombardments amid tidal conditions and rocky shores. The text is garbled but centers on siege works, defensive walls, and limited naval support.
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Anna
Dibout
A. Foret
Litte
Aio Bhijea
Gans
C. Fwrtars
Barre
Batering Bocs
Bocachi Fort
Bocachica
Camnonade
Boas Bayang
From the London Gazette Flight of April naval action details
The carrier reports Admiral Vernon in a Caribbean operation near Caray Bay with Vice Admiral Vernon and Brigadier Wentworth directing the assault on Fortifications at Santa Bomba. The fleet lands troops, secures batteries, drives the enemy from the walls, and establishes a beachhead while Marines participate.
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My-Tash
Bagi
London, Gazette
Esterday
Laws
Gee
Duke of
Vieweulle
Maeral Vernon
Wentworth
Chieef
Mitely
West-Indies
Caray
Verhon
Tahir Bay
Hyeanal
Rani- Faurder
Si Chalo Sue
Serra Bomba
Vernon Wi
Lestock
Chamba
Philip
Grenadiera
Ieara
Fredet
Aubrey Beacle
Frederick
Bocachica
Capra Nowles
St. Tole
Foynis
Cleland Broderick
Fale Bacon
Ard
Aed Aioe
Hare
Sarit
Chaloner
Sopa
Jersey
Iftadorn
Goth
Knowles
Adoe
Dragon
GoCuns
Mann
Anil
Pune Rande