Portugal prepares fleet to defend herself against Spain according to the Dutch newspaper Zierikzeesche Courant dated 8 January 1841

News items coming from Portugal dating from December 1840 spoke about Portuguese naval preparations to defend the country against a possible Spanish attack. If necessary 11 warships could depart for sea with 14 days, including 1 ship of the line and 2 frigates. These ships could easily destroy the Spanish fleet, which numbered according the opinions in Portugal just 1 armed steamboat. It's a strange news item, I have severe doubts about the value.