The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by France in 1793 to the Accession of George IV, Հատոր 6R. Bentley, 1837 |
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Արդյունքներ 63–ի 1-ից 5-ը:
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... despatched to the shore , to gain intelligence . The night was calm , and yet not a musket could be heard . This encouraged the hope , that the island was still in French possession . Daylight on the 7th arrived , and the colours ...
... despatched to the shore , to gain intelligence . The night was calm , and yet not a musket could be heard . This encouraged the hope , that the island was still in French possession . Daylight on the 7th arrived , and the colours ...
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... despatched the Racehorse in advance , to summon the French garrison to surrender . On the evening of the 24th the brig rejoined the Astrea , with the intel- ligence of the arrival of the Néréide at Tamatave . As this was the nearest ...
... despatched the Racehorse in advance , to summon the French garrison to surrender . On the evening of the 24th the brig rejoined the Astrea , with the intel- ligence of the arrival of the Néréide at Tamatave . As this was the nearest ...
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... despatched Lieutenants James Bradley and Edward Brown Addis , Lieu- tenant of marines George Loch , midshipmen George Greaves , John Horton , and Matthew Phibbs , also Lieutenant Knowles , Mr. Gillman , and 12 privates of the 14th ...
... despatched Lieutenants James Bradley and Edward Brown Addis , Lieu- tenant of marines George Loch , midshipmen George Greaves , John Horton , and Matthew Phibbs , also Lieutenant Knowles , Mr. Gillman , and 12 privates of the 14th ...
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... despatched four frigates , the Akbar , Phaeton , Bucephalus , and Sir - Francis - Drake , to look after these French frigates , and watch the different entrances by which they might effect their escape . On the 30th of August the Akbar ...
... despatched four frigates , the Akbar , Phaeton , Bucephalus , and Sir - Francis - Drake , to look after these French frigates , and watch the different entrances by which they might effect their escape . On the 30th of August the Akbar ...
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... despatch to get away from the Java coast , and from the fleet that was hovering near it , what had they to dread on reaching the coast of Borneo ? It is true that Commo- dore Raoul then chased in his turn ; but he desisted from pursuit ...
... despatch to get away from the Java coast , and from the fleet that was hovering near it , what had they to dread on reaching the coast of Borneo ? It is true that Commo- dore Raoul then chased in his turn ; but he desisted from pursuit ...
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