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, Volumen5Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... quarter it blew a tempest during several successive days . The loss of the Cæsar's main yard was , however , the princi- pal damage sustained by the squadron ; and on the Sir 29th sir Richard took as a substitute the main yard sails in ...
... quarter it blew a tempest during several successive days . The loss of the Cæsar's main yard was , however , the princi- pal damage sustained by the squadron ; and on the Sir 29th sir Richard took as a substitute the main yard sails in ...
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... quarter , close hauled , and very near : this was evidently a stratagem of Ganteaume's to get to - windward of his enemy ; but the manoeuvre failed . All hands were on deck , and at their sta- tions ; the Spartan wore and crossed the ...
... quarter , close hauled , and very near : this was evidently a stratagem of Ganteaume's to get to - windward of his enemy ; but the manoeuvre failed . All hands were on deck , and at their sta- tions ; the Spartan wore and crossed the ...
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... quarter of an hour the two ships again crossed each Sewo other ; when the russian 74 opened her fire , which en- lod . Sewo- Rus- was quickly returned by the Implacable . The latter again tacked ; and at 7 h . 20 m . A. M. , having ...
... quarter of an hour the two ships again crossed each Sewo other ; when the russian 74 opened her fire , which en- lod . Sewo- Rus- was quickly returned by the Implacable . The latter again tacked ; and at 7 h . 20 m . A. M. , having ...
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... quarter . Desirous to assist Spain in every way that would be most beneficial to the cause of the patriots , England turned her attention to the spanish troops , which Napoléon , under the false pretence of securing Hanover , had drawn ...
... quarter . Desirous to assist Spain in every way that would be most beneficial to the cause of the patriots , England turned her attention to the spanish troops , which Napoléon , under the false pretence of securing Hanover , had drawn ...
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... quarter of a mile . renew- The fire was constant and well directed on both sides , ed . until 8 h . 5 m . A. M. , when that of the french frigate visibly slackened . At 8 h . 15 m . , having discharged her whole broadside , the ...
... quarter of a mile . renew- The fire was constant and well directed on both sides , ed . until 8 h . 5 m . A. M. , when that of the french frigate visibly slackened . At 8 h . 15 m . , having discharged her whole broadside , the ...
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