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, Volumen6Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... stood slowly to the rière . north - east , expecting every moment to discover the object of his pursuit . The 15th passed without any occurrence ; but on the 16th , at about 25 minutes past meridian , Cape Henry bearing south - west dis ...
... stood slowly to the rière . north - east , expecting every moment to discover the object of his pursuit . The 15th passed without any occurrence ; but on the 16th , at about 25 minutes past meridian , Cape Henry bearing south - west dis ...
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... stood to the eastward , followed in by the two british frigates and brig - sloop . At 3 P. M. the French hoisted their colours , and the British soon afterwards did the same . At sunset the french squadron bore south - east of the ...
... stood to the eastward , followed in by the two british frigates and brig - sloop . At 3 P. M. the French hoisted their colours , and the British soon afterwards did the same . At sunset the french squadron bore south - east of the ...
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... stood towards the Phoebe in turn . and Galatea . These , along with the Racehorse , shortly afterwards wore and steered to the westward , in the direction of Isle Ronde , then distant five or six leagues . Wishing , with the odds ...
... stood towards the Phoebe in turn . and Galatea . These , along with the Racehorse , shortly afterwards wore and steered to the westward , in the direction of Isle Ronde , then distant five or six leagues . Wishing , with the odds ...
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... stood across to the coast of Madagascar , to endeavour to obtain a supply of provisions . On the 19th the ships made the isle of Prunes , and the same evening surprised the small settlement of Tamatave , in Madagascar ; the garrison of ...
... stood across to the coast of Madagascar , to endeavour to obtain a supply of provisions . On the 19th the ships made the isle of Prunes , and the same evening surprised the small settlement of Tamatave , in Madagascar ; the garrison of ...
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... stood on his course , and at 9 h . 50 m . P. M. came to close action with the Astrea , whom , with a heavy fire of round , grape , and musketry , the Renommée attempted to lay athwart hawse ; but , aware of the numerical superio- rity ...
... stood on his course , and at 9 h . 50 m . P. M. came to close action with the Astrea , whom , with a heavy fire of round , grape , and musketry , the Renommée attempted to lay athwart hawse ; but , aware of the numerical superio- rity ...
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