Mediterranean naval actions guests and losses during 18th century
Nelsons remaining squadron joined Lord Keith in the Mediterranean where the Spanish fleet reached Cartagena with ships dismasted and damaged. A Jamaican-bound convoy of two merchant ships sailed on May 16. The Princess Amelia was burned after capture by Spartiate at 34.21, -7.0, and two American vessels were also taken. The Vulture suffered wreck damage and cargo loss, with 28,000 dollars taken by the French before burning. The combined fleets in the basin totaled 71 ships and 50,200 men for the English, with other nations fielding 42 ships and 36,350 men, marking a period of overwhelming strength in the sea theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Mediterranean
Lord Keith
Carthagena
Jamaica
Princess Amelia
Hopkins
Halifax
Madira
Spartiate
Bourdeaux
Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Brazil
Shipping Losses and Captures Off Conditions Near Britain
The Navigation of Newcastle captained by Green from Tobago with 430 hogsheads of sugar bound for London was wrecked at the Lizard Point. crew saved. The Ann. Roper from Lancaster to Jamaica captured after severe engagement. some crew taken to Guadaloupe. The Thomas and Betsey from London to Tobago captured in the West Indies. Expedition Keith from Montrose to Archangel seized by Dutch frigate. The Charlotte from Carnigie to London burnt at Bengal. Hope from New Brunswick to Jamaica lost. Experiment from Halifax to Jamaica taken. Cunningholm from China to Copenhagen taken to Bourdeaux. Ardent from Baltimore to Leghorn captured to Algefiras. Hanover from Zant to Bristol captured by Spanish fleet to Carthagena. Juno from Antigua and Mary Ann from Demarara on shore at Liverpool, nearly full of water. Hept from Charledown to Tortola captured and sent to Guadaloupe.
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Newcastle
Green
Tobago
London
Lizard Point
Ann. Roper
Lancaster
Jamaica
Guadaloupe
Thomas and Betsey
West Indies
Keith
Montrose
Archangel
Charlotte
Bengal
Hope
Quinton
New Brunswick
Bourn
Halifax
Cunningholm
Allcock
China
Copenhagen
Bourdeaux
Ardent
Baltimore
Leghorn
Algefiras
Hanover
Snow
Zant
Bristol
Carthagena
Juno
Morrison
Antigua
Mary Ann
Demarara
Liverpool
Hept
Worfly
Charledown
Tortola
British Lords Debate Indemnity Bill and Other Measures
The Lords discussed the Sheriffs Indemnity Bill with opposition from Lord Thurrow and support from Lord Radnor and the Lord Chancellor. The second reading was postponed for three months as witnesses were to be heard. Other items included Treasury related bills, slave trade restraint, militia reductions, and regulations on public officers, with divisions and committee scrutiny shaping final readings and amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Thurow
Radnorpoke
Thur Jon
House of Commons Militia and Seditious Bills Passed
The London Militia and the Seditious Societies Bills were read a third time and passed. Amendments to the Slave Carrying Bill from the Lords, due to a pecuniary penalty, were postponed for three months. Mr. Pitt introduced a new Bill read a second time committed reported and ordered to be read a third time. A bill enabling the King by Council order to permit certain goods imported in ships of friendly counties was also discussed. The House resolved to refer Reports of the Committee of Finance to a Committee for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Lord
Hoyland
Lord Radnor
Tam Grenville
Fizzwilliam
Lord Holland
Scotland
Lord Grenville
East India Company
Gurney
Lord Carnarvon
Lancashire
Plymouth
London
Pitt
Liesl
Committee of Finance
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British Parliament
House OF Lords
Graham
Earl of Liverpool
Popoteu
Lord Téarkea
Adam
Jackson
Duke of Clarence
Lord Thurlow
Sierra Leone Company
Lord Westmoreland
Lord Morton
Kinnsultai
Rochefer
Tharlon
Sierra Leone
West India
Advision
Duke of Norfolk
Tresson
Honeys
M Jore
Yaieathire
Athol
Duke
Loi Kinnoul
Tursday
House OF Commons
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