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As soon as the bowsprit , in its course astern , had reached the Centaur's mizen
rigging , it was there lashed , by the joint exertions of captain Webley , first
lieutenant Paul Lawless , and Mr. Edward Strode the master , and under a very
heavy ...
As soon as the bowsprit , in its course astern , had reached the Centaur's mizen
rigging , it was there lashed , by the joint exertions of captain Webley , first
lieutenant Paul Lawless , and Mr. Edward Strode the master , and under a very
heavy ...
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This truly gallant exploit , performed as it was in opposition to a force so superior ,
and almost under the guns of several heavy Probatteries , deserved every praise
that was bestowed moted upon it , and fully entitled Mr. Trist to the promo- lieut ...
This truly gallant exploit , performed as it was in opposition to a force so superior ,
and almost under the guns of several heavy Probatteries , deserved every praise
that was bestowed moted upon it , and fully entitled Mr. Trist to the promo- lieut ...
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The brig at length became so crazy , that 18 - pounder carronades were found
too heavy for her , and she was fitted with fourteen 12 - pounders . In this state ,
and manned with a crew , nominally , of 86 , but really of 65 men and boys ...
The brig at length became so crazy , that 18 - pounder carronades were found
too heavy for her , and she was fitted with fourteen 12 - pounders . In this state ,
and manned with a crew , nominally , of 86 , but really of 65 men and boys ...
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It was only , indeed , by the flash of the Lougen's metal . guns , that captain Dillon
knew in what direction to fire In this manner the engagement lasted for three
hours ; during which the heavy metal and welldirected fire of the dane did the ...
It was only , indeed , by the flash of the Lougen's metal . guns , that captain Dillon
knew in what direction to fire In this manner the engagement lasted for three
hours ; during which the heavy metal and welldirected fire of the dane did the ...
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After sustaining the heavy fire of her numerous antagonists until 7 h . 30 m . P. M.
, at which time she had five feet water in the hold , the Seagull struck her colours .
Out of her 94 men and boys , the Seagull lost loss of her second lieutenant ...
After sustaining the heavy fire of her numerous antagonists until 7 h . 30 m . P. M.
, at which time she had five feet water in the hold , the Seagull struck her colours .
Out of her 94 men and boys , the Seagull lost loss of her second lieutenant ...
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| Título | 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, Volumen5 |
| Autor | William James |
| Editor | Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
| Procedencia del original | Deutsches Museum |
| Digitalizado | 19 Abr. 2018 |
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