An item reported that at Toulon on 26 June none new tidings from Algeria were received. On board of the steamship le Rubis was a large amount of Congrevische vuurpijlen” loaded. This ship was to join the expedition of the Prince van Joinville to the Moroccan coasts. The ships of the line Marengo (1) and Neptune were fitted out for departure to sea and embarking troops. According rumours these two ships were to join the Prince who possessed than five ships of the line.
Note
1. On stocks at Toulon, France 1806, launched 1810, renamed le Pluton 1865, last mentioned 1873.
Note
1. On stocks at Toulon, France 1806, launched 1810, renamed le Pluton 1865, last mentioned 1873.
