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Newspaper
Monthly Mercury
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1693
Page
9
In August 1603 the speaker notes the enemy held the advantage, yet lacked a capable captain to seize it. The Casters of Pompey comments that the victory rested with the foes but was squandered for want of leadership.
Royal news recounts Rook's arrival at Kingsale with English and Dutch warships, fireships, and merchantmen, implying diminished morale of Tourville and Gabarer. Colchester’s charter restoration returns to town with gratitude to the Crown. Smyrna Fleet losses prompt a Privy Council inquiry and a fresh merchant resolve to fund support for the Crown. Three new ships launched: Daremouth at Redriff, Weymouth at Portsmouth, and Norwich at Deptford. The English Dutch fleet sails, faces contrary winds, and later presses toward the French coast, with Captain Witkin reporting fleet movements near Pitcetown on the 26th.
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