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 83–ի 1-ից 3-ը:
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... continued to advance towards the Manche . At 9 h . 30 m . A.M. the latter hoisted French colours and commenced a heavy fire , but the Windham continued to close without returning a shot . Seeing her determination , the French frigate ...
... continued to advance towards the Manche . At 9 h . 30 m . A.M. the latter hoisted French colours and commenced a heavy fire , but the Windham continued to close without returning a shot . Seeing her determination , the French frigate ...
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... continued fire of round and grape from the French batteries ; nor could the Attack , on ac- count of the calm state of the weather , approach to co - operate with her gig's crew in this very gallant little exploit . For- tunately ...
... continued fire of round and grape from the French batteries ; nor could the Attack , on ac- count of the calm state of the weather , approach to co - operate with her gig's crew in this very gallant little exploit . For- tunately ...
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... continued a close and well - directed fire upon the Mercure until another 20 minutes had elapsed ; at the end of which the French brig blew up . In an instant the Weasel lowered down her boats , but only succeeded in saving three men ...
... continued a close and well - directed fire upon the Mercure until another 20 minutes had elapsed ; at the end of which the French brig blew up . In an instant the Weasel lowered down her boats , but only succeeded in saving three men ...
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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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