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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... the Horatio , was badly wounded by a musket - ball , which entered his left groin and passed through his thigh ; and at 1 h . 10 m . P.M. Captain Scott received a severe wound in the shoulder by 1809. ] HORATIO AND CONSORTS WITH JUNON .
... the Horatio , was badly wounded by a musket - ball , which entered his left groin and passed through his thigh ; and at 1 h . 10 m . P.M. Captain Scott received a severe wound in the shoulder by 1809. ] HORATIO AND CONSORTS WITH JUNON .
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... received a severe wound in the shoulder by a grape - shot . The command now devolved upon Lieutenant the Hon . George Douglas . At 1 h . 25 m . the Horatio had her main and mizentopmasts shot away , and at the same moment descried the ...
... received a severe wound in the shoulder by a grape - shot . The command now devolved upon Lieutenant the Hon . George Douglas . At 1 h . 25 m . the Horatio had her main and mizentopmasts shot away , and at the same moment descried the ...
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... received it . The case , in other respects , displays nothing very striking , unless it be the conduct of Captain Ferrie of the Supérieure , who , in his little vessel , so closely and perseveringly pursued the French frigate ; and who ...
... received it . The case , in other respects , displays nothing very striking , unless it be the conduct of Captain Ferrie of the Supérieure , who , in his little vessel , so closely and perseveringly pursued the French frigate ; and who ...
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... in the evening , having received information of two chasse - marées , laden with brandy for the French army in 1 Moniteur , March 7 , 1809 . 1 Spain , being up the river Andero , the same 12 [ 1809 . LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS .
... in the evening , having received information of two chasse - marées , laden with brandy for the French army in 1 Moniteur , March 7 , 1809 . 1 Spain , being up the river Andero , the same 12 [ 1809 . LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS .
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... received some damage , the Amethyst , at about 1 h . 45 m . A.M. , ranged close alongside of her to wind- ward . After an exchange of broadsides , the Amethyst , having passed ahead , bore round up , raked the Niemen , and then braced ...
... received some damage , the Amethyst , at about 1 h . 45 m . A.M. , ranged close alongside of her to wind- ward . After an exchange of broadsides , the Amethyst , having passed ahead , bore round up , raked the Niemen , and then braced ...
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The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by ..., Հատոր 5 William James Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1886 |
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