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Revolted Fleet Actions Grow Complex in English Channel Engagements
Fragmentary 17th century letter recounts naval maneuvers near Portsmouth and Gunfleet. Sir Fags Carterit and Sir Joby Digby travel to Nottingham for parole talks with Sir Afarmeade te Lanedale prisones amid Pomfret surrender. The Earl of Warwick reports to Lords and Commons on pursuit of the Prince and revolted ships. Navy contemplates engaging the fleet, weighing strategic options and risks to trade, while Portsmouth ships remain delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fags Carterit
Joby Digby
Nottingham
Afarmeade
Pweney
Henry Seymour
Portmouth
Portsmouth
Fidengsper Ganfleet
Gunfleet
Alrough Rede