The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by France, in February 1793, to the Accession of George IV. in January 1820 : in Six Volumes, Հատոր 6Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... quiz , his political opponent , the democratic commodore , captain Isaac Hull of the Constitution , a stanch federalist , says to the secretary of the american navy ; " I am confident , could the 122 LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS .
... quiz , his political opponent , the democratic commodore , captain Isaac Hull of the Constitution , a stanch federalist , says to the secretary of the american navy ; " I am confident , could the 122 LIGHT SQUADRONS AND SINGLE SHIPS .
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... ; and those in the schooner had not the least suspicion of being in an enemy's waters . The Dash mounted one heavy Cap- ing in roads . 1812. long gun upon a pivot - carriage . This K 2 CHASE OF THE CONSTITUTION . 131.
... ; and those in the schooner had not the least suspicion of being in an enemy's waters . The Dash mounted one heavy Cap- ing in roads . 1812. long gun upon a pivot - carriage . This K 2 CHASE OF THE CONSTITUTION . 131.
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... Constitution , captain Isaac Hull , from Chesapeake bay since the 12th , bound to New - York . The chase continued throughout the afternoon and evening , in light winds ; and at 10 P. M. the Guerrière , who since dusk had lost sight of ...
... Constitution , captain Isaac Hull , from Chesapeake bay since the 12th , bound to New - York . The chase continued throughout the afternoon and evening , in light winds ; and at 10 P. M. the Guerrière , who since dusk had lost sight of ...
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... Constitution got her head the to the southward , and set topgallant studding - sails novel and staysails . At 7 A. M. , having a few minutes before sounded in 26 fathoms , captain Hull , at the suggestion of lieutenant Charles Morris ...
... Constitution got her head the to the southward , and set topgallant studding - sails novel and staysails . At 7 A. M. , having a few minutes before sounded in 26 fathoms , captain Hull , at the suggestion of lieutenant Charles Morris ...
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... Constitution hoisted english colours , and the merchant vessel hauled off and escaped capture . At 4 P. M. , owing Consti- to the permanency of the breeze , the Constitution tution was seven miles ahead , and at daylight on the 19th had ...
... Constitution hoisted english colours , and the merchant vessel hauled off and escaped capture . At 4 P. M. , owing Consti- to the permanency of the breeze , the Constitution tution was seven miles ahead , and at daylight on the 19th had ...
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