Lives of the British Admirals: Containing Also a New and Accurate Naval History, from the Earliest Periods, Հատոր 8C. J. Barrinton, 1817 |
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... Admiralty ; in addition to which says Captain Schank , I can offer the testimony of the in- genious James Templer , Esq . of Stove , in the county of Devon , who sailed several leagues in the same vessel , only using the keels . " I ...
... Admiralty ; in addition to which says Captain Schank , I can offer the testimony of the in- genious James Templer , Esq . of Stove , in the county of Devon , who sailed several leagues in the same vessel , only using the keels . " I ...
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... admiralty , he contended seemed to consider that the sort of vessels peculiarly serviceable to protect the country against invasion were those of small burdens , and yet in the course of the year , they had 22 NAVAL HISTORY.
... admiralty , he contended seemed to consider that the sort of vessels peculiarly serviceable to protect the country against invasion were those of small burdens , and yet in the course of the year , they had 22 NAVAL HISTORY.
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... Admiralty , and the present board ; ifthis motion were acceded to he would satisfy the house that government had contracted for only two ships of the line in merchant's yards , though it was known that during a war , the building in the ...
... Admiralty , and the present board ; ifthis motion were acceded to he would satisfy the house that government had contracted for only two ships of the line in merchant's yards , though it was known that during a war , the building in the ...
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... Admiralty , of whom Mr. Pitt spoke in such contemptu ous terms . Mr. Tierney next adverted to the reasons why the Ad- miralty did not contract for the building of ships in mer- chant's yards ; they were found to be of very inferior qua ...
... Admiralty , of whom Mr. Pitt spoke in such contemptu ous terms . Mr. Tierney next adverted to the reasons why the Ad- miralty did not contract for the building of ships in mer- chant's yards ; they were found to be of very inferior qua ...
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... Admiralty in the room of Lord St. Vincent ; and the Right Honorable George Canning , treasurer of the navy , instead of Mr. Tierney . Having thus given a short abstract of the parliamentary and political history of the country in the ...
... Admiralty in the room of Lord St. Vincent ; and the Right Honorable George Canning , treasurer of the navy , instead of Mr. Tierney . Having thus given a short abstract of the parliamentary and political history of the country in the ...
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Էջ 87 - It was soon perceived upon examination that the wound was mortal. This, however, was concealed from all except Captain Hardy, the chaplain, and the medical attendants. He himself being certain, from the sensation in his back and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and attend to those to whom he might be useful; "for," said he, "you can do nothing for me.
Էջ 86 - A ball fired from her mizentop, which, in the then situation of the two vessels, was not more than fifteen yards from that part of the deck where he was standing, struck the epaulette on his left shoulder, about a quarter after one, just in the heat of action.
Էջ 89 - Kiss me, Hardy', said he. Hardy knelt down and kissed his cheek: and Nelson said, 'Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty'. Hardy stood over him in silence for a moment or two, then knelt again and kissed his forehead. 'Who is that?' said Nelson; and being informed, he replied, 'God bless you, Hardy'.
Էջ 83 - That officer answered, that considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he thought it, would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured. He replied: "I shall not be satisfied with less than twenty.
Էջ 142 - O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength : before I go hence, and be no more seen.
Էջ 297 - I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that at 5 o'clock PM on the 6th of August last, in latitude 24° 44
Էջ 88 - By this time all feeling below the breast was gone, and Nelson having made the surgeon ascertain this, said to him, " You know I am gone. I know it. I feel something rising in my breast," putting his hand on his left side,
Էջ 142 - Behold, Thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of Thee ; and verily every man living is altogether vanity.
Էջ 306 - Frigate Constitution, off St. Salvador, December 31, 1812. " SlBi " Jt is with deep regret that 1 write you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that His Majesty's ship Java...
Էջ 87 - ' I hope not," cried Hardy. "Yes," he replied, "my backbone is shot through." Yet even now, not for a moment losing his presence of mind, he observed, as they were carrying him down the ladder, that the...