The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by France, in February 1793, to the Accession of George IV. in January 1820 : in Six Volumes, Հատոր 4Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... seamen are harassed by a two years ' cruise ; " ( alluding to the state of lord Nelson's ships in January , 1805 ; ) " they are not more brave than we are , they have infinitely fewer motives to fight well , and possess less love of ...
... seamen are harassed by a two years ' cruise ; " ( alluding to the state of lord Nelson's ships in January , 1805 ; ) " they are not more brave than we are , they have infinitely fewer motives to fight well , and possess less love of ...
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... seamen , and 13 marines killed , two lieutenants , ( John Clavell and James Bashford , ) one lieutenant of ma- rines , ( James le Vesconte , ) one master's mate , ( Wil- liam Watson , ) four midshipmen , ( Gilbert Kennicott , Grenville ...
... seamen , and 13 marines killed , two lieutenants , ( John Clavell and James Bashford , ) one lieutenant of ma- rines , ( James le Vesconte , ) one master's mate , ( Wil- liam Watson , ) four midshipmen , ( Gilbert Kennicott , Grenville ...
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... seamen , and eight marines killed , one lieutenant , ( William Ferrie , ) one lieutenant of marines , ( John Owen , ) her boatswain , ( Andrew Gibson , ) two master's mates , ( William Henry Pearson and William Cutfield , ) one ...
... seamen , and eight marines killed , one lieutenant , ( William Ferrie , ) one lieutenant of marines , ( John Owen , ) her boatswain , ( Andrew Gibson , ) two master's mates , ( William Henry Pearson and William Cutfield , ) one ...
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... seamen , who were standing close behind their captain . The command now devolved upon lieutenant Wil- liam Hennah . By this time succour was at hand ; and , while the Fougueux made off to the northward in the direction of the Téméraire ...
... seamen , who were standing close behind their captain . The command now devolved upon lieutenant Wil- liam Hennah . By this time succour was at hand ; and , while the Fougueux made off to the northward in the direction of the Téméraire ...
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... seamen , and nine marines killed , her captain , ( se- verely , ) boatswain , ( Richard Little , ) the captain's clerk , ( William Allen , ) one master's mate , ( Henry Also to Ready , ) 30 seamen , and 16 marines wounded . The Algé ...
... seamen , and nine marines killed , her captain , ( se- verely , ) boatswain , ( Richard Little , ) the captain's clerk , ( William Allen , ) one master's mate , ( Henry Also to Ready , ) 30 seamen , and 16 marines wounded . The Algé ...
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