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 5Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... enemy chased , but without gaining on him ; in the evening , having previously prepared his launch with a temporary deck , he hove to , and sent her under the command of lieutenant Coffin with despatches to Trepani , then 130 miles ...
... enemy chased , but without gaining on him ; in the evening , having previously prepared his launch with a temporary deck , he hove to , and sent her under the command of lieutenant Coffin with despatches to Trepani , then 130 miles ...
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... enemy : at half past seven they were Feb. discovered on the lee quarter , close hauled , and very near : this was evidently a stratagem of Ganteaume's to get to - windward of his enemy ; but the manoeuvre failed . All hands were on deck ...
... enemy : at half past seven they were Feb. discovered on the lee quarter , close hauled , and very near : this was evidently a stratagem of Ganteaume's to get to - windward of his enemy ; but the manoeuvre failed . All hands were on deck ...
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... , three of the Decouverte's carronades on the side engaged were dismounted , which gave the Dorade a great advantage over her . Notwithstanding this , 1808. and the immense superiority of the enemy in mus- DECOUVERTE AND DORADE . 27.
... , three of the Decouverte's carronades on the side engaged were dismounted , which gave the Dorade a great advantage over her . Notwithstanding this , 1808. and the immense superiority of the enemy in mus- DECOUVERTE AND DORADE . 27.
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... enemy in mus- Feb. ketry , the Decouverte , in three quarters of an hour , compelled the Dorade to haul down her colours . This very gallant exploit on the part of lieutenant Campbell , his officers and crew , was performed after a loss ...
... enemy in mus- Feb. ketry , the Decouverte , in three quarters of an hour , compelled the Dorade to haul down her colours . This very gallant exploit on the part of lieutenant Campbell , his officers and crew , was performed after a loss ...
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... enemy in the south- March . east . The Aigle , from whose main top the enemy was also visible , got under way and made sail in chase , followed by the Impétueux and Narcissus ; but the Saturn was directed by telegraph to remain at ...
... enemy in the south- March . east . The Aigle , from whose main top the enemy was also visible , got under way and made sail in chase , followed by the Impétueux and Narcissus ; but the Saturn was directed by telegraph to remain at ...
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