The
Augsburg’s Algemeine Zeitung published
tidings coming from Alexandria
dated 11 April. A squadron departed 2 April Alexandria bringing the new Pasha
of Candia towards his post. The next day one ship returned due losing her masts
in a nightly storm. The Pasha of Egypt was appointed as commanding officer of
the fleet which was to act against the Greeks. The Egyptian fleet which was
waiting since some weeks in the harbour
of Alexandria was
strengthened by a Turkish squadron of 17 sails, including 4 ships of the line.
There were 20 ships more coming from Constantinople
expected, so that for the definite expedition more as 100 ships and vessels
were available. Rumours were that 11.000 men of the new troops were to be
embarking and that Hydra was the destination. The Pasha arrived 4 or 5 days ago
but it’s feared that the fleet was not ready within the 3-4 months due to
lacking money, the disorder and worse condition of the fleet and the lacking
disobedience dealing with the orders of the pasha. They feared for an attack by
Greece
fire ships commanded by Lord Cochrane. In the meantime there were still some
French and British warships in or around Alexandria.
