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Turbulent European affairs and naval incidents unfold
Reports from Colegn recount the shifting balance of power in Europe with Prussia Austria and Denmark weighing peace terms while the French plan diversions against Britain. Dispatches describe Bligh’s expedition orders for Cherbourg and the strategic aims in Germany. A dramatic sea tale recounts Captain’s leadership preserving lives amid a distressing Maharee Bay incident and a shipwreck near Beachy Head with cargo saved and crew rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lown
Prusha
Vienna
Warsaw
Courland
Semigania
Denmark
London
Copenhagen
France
Britain
Prussia
Germany
Bligh
Phere
Dtrick
Cherburs
Cherburg
Pau
Normandy
Morlaix
England
M. de Montcalm
Canada
Ministry of Versailles
Montcalm
America
Commodore Keppel
Corke
George Town
Gibbons
South Carolina
Ifracombe
Carnarvon
York Indiaman
Maharee Bay
Kerry
Ireland
Cape Clear
Prince Edward
Lord Anson
Capain
S. E
Tralee Bay
Limerick
York Ftbod
York
Cape Breton
Rochelle
Reeturn
Scilly
Plymouth
Shannon
Ftern, &c
Maharee
Beachy-Head
Nuestra Segniora de la Guardia
Lorenzo Janones
Cadiz
Havre de Grace
Blackwall
Hamar
Charles Anstruther
Foot
Earl of Strathmore
Thomas Wilkins
Trinity College
Cambridge
John Bartlett
Church Eaton
Wilts
Silisbury
Pancras
John Greep
Holbourn
Salty Pool
Castle Yard
Wansted
Harry Blunt
Thames-street
Sir Harry Blunt, Bart
Miss Town
Edward Town
Maryland Point
Ely
Preston
Smith, Dean
Chester
Bennett -Wilhaws