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News from Europe and Sicily 1747 Hints of Siege and Ships
Reports from Amsterdam and Paris note naval actions near Messina and Lipari, with Spanish and Sicilian forces, Imperial troops, and French officers shifting allegiance. Marques de Lede strengthens Mezzina defenses as Venice and Byng fleets move. Details include troops, fortifications, and potential sieges amid ongoing Mediterranean hostilities.
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Merte
Naples
Sardinia
Messina
Ofdo
Maffei
Sicily
Syracusa
Amsterdaen
Thopea
Melazzo
Marquis de Lede
Catanga
Costa
Pacti
Catanea
Menlazzo
Lipary
Am Lérdam
Courant Jnly
Leghorn
Meffina
Cape Mortelle
Calabria
Onoe Stockhom
Bahuflcen
Schonen
Vienna
Méxcy
Mesina
Anjou
Paris
Louis d’ Acunha
Ambassadon
Bortagal
Fudétiai
Atheroni
Lisbon
MelozzaYore Das
Merci Fentidverta
Lipati
Teller Gan
Byng
Liparese
Wallis
Reytesig