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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... light , and , with wonderful presence of mind , grasped the candle in his hand just as it had burnt within half an inch of the powder . Another minute , and all on board and alongside of the vessel would have been blown to destruction ...
... light , and , with wonderful presence of mind , grasped the candle in his hand just as it had burnt within half an inch of the powder . Another minute , and all on board and alongside of the vessel would have been blown to destruction ...
Էջ 112
... light bearing west - north - west distant half a mile , the two largest luggers came up under the Rinaldo's stern , and , hailing her in a very abusive manner to strike , poured in several volleys of small arms . The Rinaldo , being all ...
... light bearing west - north - west distant half a mile , the two largest luggers came up under the Rinaldo's stern , and , hailing her in a very abusive manner to strike , poured in several volleys of small arms . The Rinaldo , being all ...
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... light air sprang up from the south - south - east , and the ships all trimmed sails on the larboard tack . The Bel- videra gaining , the Constitution started a portion of her water , and threw overboard some of her booms . At 10 h . 30 ...
... light air sprang up from the south - south - east , and the ships all trimmed sails on the larboard tack . The Bel- videra gaining , the Constitution started a portion of her water , and threw overboard some of her booms . At 10 h . 30 ...
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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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