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 54–ի 1-ից 3-ը:
Էջ 34
... finding that the Cyane and Espoir lay becalmed in the offing , and considering the gun - boats in the bight of the bay was no obstacle , the French commodore weighed and put to sea with the Cérès , Fama , and 20 gun - boats , bound to ...
... finding that the Cyane and Espoir lay becalmed in the offing , and considering the gun - boats in the bight of the bay was no obstacle , the French commodore weighed and put to sea with the Cérès , Fama , and 20 gun - boats , bound to ...
Էջ 210
... finding that the two ships were advancing rapidly upon her , the Perlen cut away the sheet , spare stream , and kedge anchors . At 2 h . 30 m . P.M. the Trident was on her lee , and the Amélie on her weather - quarter - both still ...
... finding that the two ships were advancing rapidly upon her , the Perlen cut away the sheet , spare stream , and kedge anchors . At 2 h . 30 m . P.M. the Trident was on her lee , and the Amélie on her weather - quarter - both still ...
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... finding that the Swallow was benefiting by a light breeze which had just sprung up from the south - west , the French brig and schooner hauled their wind , tacked , and used every exertion , by sweeps and boats , to effect their escape ...
... finding that the Swallow was benefiting by a light breeze which had just sprung up from the south - west , the French brig and schooner hauled their wind , tacked , and used every exertion , by sweeps and boats , to effect their escape ...
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LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS 1Onyx and Manly ibid Capture | 12 |
Action of the Amethyst and Niemen | 16 |
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