The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by France in February 1793, to the Accession of George IV, a New Edition, with Additins and Notes Bringing the Work Down to 1827, Հատոր 5Macmillan, 1902 |
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Արդյունքներ 87–ի 1-ից 3-ը:
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... Afterwards the brands from the Nourrice set fire to the mer- chantman , and in 10 minutes all three ships were completely in a blaze . The Pomone and her consorts now quickly towed themselves out of danger from the explosions ; the ...
... Afterwards the brands from the Nourrice set fire to the mer- chantman , and in 10 minutes all three ships were completely in a blaze . The Pomone and her consorts now quickly towed themselves out of danger from the explosions ; the ...
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... afterwards lay her opponent close alongside to leeward . A spirited action now ensued , in which the xebec took a safe , but at the same time very effective part , by raking the Guadeloupe astern . At 1 h . 30 m . P.M. the Tactique made ...
... afterwards lay her opponent close alongside to leeward . A spirited action now ensued , in which the xebec took a safe , but at the same time very effective part , by raking the Guadeloupe astern . At 1 h . 30 m . P.M. the Tactique made ...
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... afterwards the two frigates wore , and made all sail in line abreast after the Buce- phalus , then within four miles of them , steering west by north , and soon under an equal press of sail with her pursuers . By noon the Nymphe had got ...
... afterwards the two frigates wore , and made all sail in line abreast after the Buce- phalus , then within four miles of them , steering west by north , and soon under an equal press of sail with her pursuers . By noon the Nymphe had got ...
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VOL | 1 |
LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS 1Onyx and Manly ibid Capture | 12 |
Action of the Amethyst and Niemen | 16 |
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