Intriguing Naval News and Local Race Across Bristol Waters
Intelligence reports from Cadiz port and the Texel describe a robust British fleet under Admiral Duncan with 23 line ships, while Madrid finances face strain and Cadiz safety is touted. Royal affairs note the Swedish marriage move and Pope Pius VI’s decline. Bristol sailing match sees Tartar win the largest silver cup after a 50 mile race, with Experiment second and Marquis of Worcester third.
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Duncan
Texel
Lord St. Vincent
Gibraltar
Kelly
Defence
Wells
Minotaur
Louis
Majestic
Westcott
Cadiz
Nelson
Teneriffe
Madrid
St. Sdephonie
Carlsruhe
Frederica of
Baden
Sweden
Weemar
Leipsic
Petersburgh
Kingroad
Bristol
Bristol Sailing Society
Tartar
Dancey
Marq
Worcester
Hart
Windham
Fancy
Brown
Antelope
Jones
Dolphin
Tyler
Experiment
Mansfield
Hope
Green
Industry
Turner
Friends
Bennett
Holmes
Hland
Marquis of Worcester
Wor- Ceer
Mutinous cutter Industry sails from Vigo to Hamburgh
Plymouth Aug 1b reports Cathe in the Constitution cutter of 14 guns bringing in the Industry from Hamburg bound for Hamburgh laden with sugar and coffee. The Mutine cutter also from a cruise. Pompee sails to join the Channel fleet. St Albans and Revolutionaire go to refit. Union Jack hoisted at Maker Tower signaling the fleet sighting. United, a 38 gun ship, anchors in Cawland Bay as a 74 gun ship enters the Sound.
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Cathe
Constitution
Liett. Weston
Hamburgh
Christian Jacobsteen
Vigo
His Majesty
Pompee
Vathon
St. Alban’s
Pender
Hamoaze
Revolutionaire
Cole
Maker Tower
Channel Fleet
United
Rowley
Cawland Bay
British squadron arrive from Texel and French convoy sighted
PORTSMOUTH, August 25. This morning arrived at Spithead the Bedford and Melampus from the Texel where Duncan's fleet cruised. Also arrived Powerful from Lord Bridport's Fleet Telemachus and Mutine from a cruise. Orestes brig and Serpent cartel from France. Serpent sailed from Havre de Grace with English prisoners. A convoy of West Indies merchantmen passed by for the river under Scipio 64 guns and the Bulldog.
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Spithead
Bedford
Melampus
Curtis
Texel
Duncan
Lord Bridport
Telemachus
Mutine
Orestes
Serpent Cartel
France
Serpent
Havre de Grace
West Indies
Scipio
Navy ships sail with French troops from Milford
Milford reports that on August 23 His Majesty's ships Chapman and Lord Mulgrave sailed with a large fleet bound around land. Included among the vessels is the Smailbridge transport carrying the remainder of the French troops that landed near Milford.
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Chapman
Lord Mulgrave
Smailbridge
Mutineers Letter Warns Seamen After Execution
Kenyon, one of the Saturn mutineers awaiting execution at Plymouth, writes a last letter urging shipmates to reject unlawful conspiracies, maintain obedience to officers, and shun rebellion. He warns against embracing bloodshed or anarchy and asks prayers for his shipmates.
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Kenyon
Plymouth
Prudent
Birmingham
Manchester
N. Milne
Alport
Elizabeth Bullock
Lancaster
Knight v Tucker Marriage Row Seen In Court
The eldest Knight daughter of Axminster a Catholic and a 27-year-old graceful heiress faced a suit against Reverend Tucker a Church of England clergyman of similar age. After a long trial with testimonies from Mr Dallas and Mr Erskine the jury ruled for the defendant. Tucker offered 1000 pounds plus costs to settle before trial. The eight hour hearing revealed disputes over religion and a wall quarrel that ended the match.
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Knight
Axminster
Tucker
Erskine
Miss Knight
Lightning Strikes Prescot church steeple at Liverpool
In a violent storm the Prescot church steeple at Liverpool was struck by lightning. Stones were torn asunder and parts of the structure fell. The workmen nearby avoided danger as the steeple shook and required extensive rebuilding.
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Prescot-church
Liverpool
West Riding
York
Driver
Otley
Grain Market Prices and Wholesaler Reports Aug 28 1797
Grain prices and market notes from Aug 28 1797 show wheat, barley, oats, and rye quotes across London ports, with flour, beans, and malt priced. inward grain entries list imports from Hambro’, Wolgart, and Copenhagen. at Smithfield beef, veal, mutton and pork prices, cattle and sheep tallies, and hay market figures also recorded. Hops, seeds, canaries, and other staples listed with varied regional price ranges.
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London
Hambro
Wolgart
Copenhagen
Smithfield
Distant country markets report mixed grain prices
From Newsdny and several towns the market notes show wheat beans barley oats trading with varied prices across regions. Northampton and Devizes list different per unit quotes, reflecting differing local conditions and prices for the same commodities.
High Water Timings at London Bridge Report
A historical note records water levels at London Bridge with times on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The entries show measured minutes after seven and include afternoon readings, indicating fluctuating high water levels across the two days.
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London Bridge
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Rome
Monte Cavallo
Pius VI
Buonaparte
Holland
Thel- Fuffon
Duke of Orleans
Aig
Portsmouth
Milford
Bomerset
Lourvin Lawrencss
Porn Exchange
Pollard
Gude
Kent
Essex
St. James's
Newgate and Leadenhall
St James’s Mark
Clare Market
R.do
Whitechapel Ma
Scott
England
Wales
Leadenhall
Jos
Northampton
Devizes
Beans S.rcs
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