Dutch Frigates Suffer Naval Rescinding Setbacks
Reported British naval actions recount failed Dutch expeditions from Texel and Killala Bay. A two frigates captured with troops aboard by Sirius. a fifth Brest Bay force dispersed. The Fury, a 46 gun ship, captured near Dogger Bank with 500 troops aboard, indicates Dutch reluctance to cooperate with the French.
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Dunkirk
Napper
Zandy
Holland
Texel
Ireland
Bay of Biscay
Dublin
Killala Bay
Princes of Wales
Brest
Dogger Bank
Royal hare hunt marks birthday at Windsor Lodge
Yesterday morning his Majesty attended by the nobility held a hare-hunting diversion at Maidenhead Thicket to celebrate Prince Epwarp s birthday. The royal family received compliments at Windsor Lodge as the 32 year old prince entered his fourth year of age.
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Watsixenam
Gwynne
Cartwaicut
Maidenhead
Prince Epwarp
Windsor Lodge
le Figre
S. Smith
Torbay
Pichegru
Basle
Switzerland
ScHaveEnsexs
Court of
Vienna
Austria
France
Directory
Italy
Great Britain
Buona Prarts
Cairo
J. Graham, Bart
Ripon
W. Lawpeance
Hig
Vessels of War Reported Off Killala Bay in 1798
An extract from a letter dated October reports seven ships of war, likely French, seen entering Killala Bay with troops and yeomanry ready to repel them. Another note says two vessels, possibly French, entered Killybegs harbour. Lord Lieutenant prepares to depart for Mayo if the fleet is hostile. A later update claims vessels left Killala Bay and capitulation talks began, with Monax offering terms. Four frigates and a French warship are sighted off Killala. firing heard, English ships nearby, trade halted for the market day.
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Mayo
Dublin
Bay
Killala
Kiflala Bay
Lieetenant
County of Mayo
Killybeggs Harbour
Killala Bay
Aolt
Monex
Sligo
Lord Spanceavery
Mr. Daniels
Bellerophon
Augus
Pearl
Africa
Goree
Batwarp
South America
Europe
Rand
Sheernet
Mercury
Aquila
W. R. Tyson
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Thurcafton
Leicgstesshire
Brafferton
Boroughbridge
Four Officers of Engineers to Constantinople Reported
In consequence of an application from Grond Isianion, Government intends immediate dispatch of four Officers of Engineers to Constantinople, with equal numbers of Artillery Cavalry and Infantry. The narrative also notes prized gifts to Lord Nelson, descriptions of the Chelenki and other jewels, and references the presence of prisoners in Glasgow with local subscriptions helping the cause. Reports from Guernsey mention dismasting of gun vessels at Cherbourg while Newfoundland fishery prospers under Admiral Watpecrave. Yellow fever ravages New York Philadelphia Boston with heavy mortality and widespread disruption.
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Grond Isianion
Constantinople
Lord Nelson
Janissaries
Glasgow
Greenock
Tontine
Bridewell
Dunpas
Drummond
Guernsey
Cherbourg
Venus
Lincoln
Poole
Newfoundland
Watpecrave
E. Peruew
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Ship News: Several Vessels Seized or Lost En Route
The Favourite from Baltimore to Martinico is taken and carried into Guadaloupe. The Dolly from Jamaica to New York upsets. crew saved. The Amphitrite from Hamburg to Havannah captured by a French privateer and carried to Havannah. The Ceres from London to Halifax sprung a leak and crew deserted. part cargo aboard the Agincourt. sale planned at Newfoundland. Polyphemus from Alicant to Belfast carried to Gibraltar by a privateer. Diana Davis bound London to Boston ashore at Cuckold's Point, feared lost. Aurea re captured and arrived off Liverpool.
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M‘connel
Baltimore
Martinico
Guadaloupe
Dolly
Simpson
Jamaica
New York
Sanderfoh
Hambro
Havannah
Ceres
Tapley
London
Halifax
Feay
Carzo
Agincourt
Newfoundland
Polyphemus
Eckland
Alicant
Belfast
Gibraltar
Diana Davis
Boston
Cuckold’s Point
Aurea
Tinktham
Liverpool
Naval arrivals report from Cove and Spithead
On Tuesday arrived at Cove his Majesty ship Polyphemus Capt Lumspathe and Penix Capt Hatsigo from a seven weeks cruise off Cape Clear where heavy gales were felt but no accident occurred They are prepping to sail again Soon after Spithead hidra carron Boston and Netley gun boat arrived from Marcon bringing no other news than continued naval preparations The Superb arrived from Ireland but no boats reached shore and the captain of 74 guns is hourly expected from Plymouth
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Cgork
Cove
Polyphemus
Lumspathe
Penix
Hatsigo
Cape Clear
Portsmouth
Noy. I
Spithead
Hydra
Carron
Boston
Netley
Marcon
Naval’ ‘Line
Superb
Ireland
Plymouth
Sloop arrivals and naval movements near Yarmouth
Monday the Martin and Scorpion sloops arrived at Yarmouth. Tuesday a Dutch dagger laden with butter and cheese from Rotterdam to London arrived in distress. Wednesday a Ruffian man of war failed to join the fleet off the Lexel. Thursday the Prince of Orange Packet failed for Cuxhaven with passengers Patsant Keey Certics VitroLess and Newton aboard.
Sally of Harwich Report of Dutch Frigate Capture
Nov 1 Harwich dispatch reports the Sally from Dogger Bank with a fish cargo to London. The Sirius of 36 guns, under Captain Kine, pursued and took the Dutch frigates Fury, both the first and second seen, one in tow with foremast lost. One crewman wounded aboard Sirius. Fury's crew count unknown.
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Harwich
Dogger Bank
London
Cromer
Strius
Sirixs
Anson's Fractured Night Action Off Sligo Bay 1798
Anson fights a 46 gun French frigate near Sligo Bay after losing mizen and main yards in heavy seas. Captain Durham’s judgment helps the squadron recover and pursue the foe, with La Loire later captured and a deadly night of repairs and endurance amid scarce rations and treacherous weather.
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Anson
N. W. Court of Ireland
Rth
Sligo Bay
Sir John Warren
Durham
Sligo
Tefleas
Phace
la Loire
Roth
Andoon
Pearl and Goree naval action and Mercury sightings
Lord Spenceavery grants Mr. Daniels a command as Master and Commander after the Pearl’s engagement off Goree with four large ships and two brigs. The battle, two Spanish galleons fleeing, Bowles and Cherokee figures and the Pearl's pursuit, plus a Mercury visibility note and church appointment.
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