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Fragmented 17th century naval report on convoy and Phoenix action
A garbled narrative recounts English naval movements with coal laden ships awaiting convoy, references to Newcasle and Port Feria, and a March dispatch about Dutch pressure to restore the Phoenix frigate. It notes Captain Bacely’s squadron, a 2000-strong force, and the aim to bring warfare to the Dutch fleet with divine aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greag
Newcasle
Birk Comets Road
Sos
Aahestuny
Crossick
Brittance
Layrhy Watts
Saupe Seady
Novites
Agere
Ely
Cerras
Dudhinders
Legen
Badiley
Baceley
Porto Feria
Frigais
Squadren