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Naval Action Near the Hague Impresses Many Observers
A detailed report from the Hague describes a naval engagement on the 24th between the English frigates Felicite and Richmond and a French vessel near Freehead. Captain Dennel died bravely, the French ship burned, and the English commander Elphinston earned praise for steadfast seamanship amid neutral territory tensions.
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London
Hague
Seize
Richmond
Thig Place
Freehead
Dennel
M. Dafiry
Felicite
M. Laugaréou
Hig Coast
Blackwell
Elphinston
Pecrene
Brest
Dunkirk
Havre-de-Glace
Hermione
Yorke
Sheerusis
Vettel
Euftaria
Martini Francois
Leogoan
Europe
Allon Am
Spel
Rica
Orc
Prince of Orange
the Hague
France
England
Cuite
Leghorn
Downs
Lizard
Dover
Pércival
Spithead
New York
Thomas
Amazon
James’ Douglas
Baffe- Terre
Guadalupe
St. Bride’s
Gaton