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 4Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... deck . In her fore and main tops , also , the Redoutable had some brass cohorns , which , loaded with langridge , were frequently fired with destructive effect upon the Victory's forecastle . The larboard guns of the fires at Victory ...
... deck . In her fore and main tops , also , the Redoutable had some brass cohorns , which , loaded with langridge , were frequently fired with destructive effect upon the Victory's forecastle . The larboard guns of the fires at Victory ...
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... deck . The arm giving way , lord Nelson fell on Oct. his left side , exactly upon the spot where his secre- tary , Mr. Scott , had breathed his last , and with whose blood his lordship's clothes were soiled .璺" ' * ful if On captain ...
... deck . The arm giving way , lord Nelson fell on Oct. his left side , exactly upon the spot where his secre- tary , Mr. Scott , had breathed his last , and with whose blood his lordship's clothes were soiled .璺" ' * ful if On captain ...
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... deck , the wreck falling over the larboard quarter . In about 10 minutes more , on the Mars beginning to engage her , the Fougueux , who had received a smart fire from the Belleisle's aftmost guns , drop- ped astern and hauled to the ...
... deck , the wreck falling over the larboard quarter . In about 10 minutes more , on the Mars beginning to engage her , the Fougueux , who had received a smart fire from the Belleisle's aftmost guns , drop- ped astern and hauled to the ...
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... deck . After having captured the Algésiras and disen- gaged herself from her prize , the Tonnant fired several shot at the squadron of M. Dumanoir passing to - windward ; but , having no boat left , could not send again to take ...
... deck . After having captured the Algésiras and disen- gaged herself from her prize , the Tonnant fired several shot at the squadron of M. Dumanoir passing to - windward ; but , having no boat left , could not send again to take ...
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... deck , forecastle , and poop . At 1h . 40 m . P. M. the Aigle , who had once or twice vainly attempted to board her opponent , dropped astern , exposed as she fell off to a raking fire , first from the Bellerophon herself , and then ...
... deck , forecastle , and poop . At 1h . 40 m . P. M. the Aigle , who had once or twice vainly attempted to board her opponent , dropped astern , exposed as she fell off to a raking fire , first from the Bellerophon herself , and then ...
Common terms and phrases
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