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 |
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At this moment , observing that the russian admiral , who with his fleet had bore
up since the commencek closing . ment of the close action , was within two miles
of the Impla- Implacable , sir Samuel threw out the signal of recall .
At this moment , observing that the russian admiral , who with his fleet had bore
up since the commencek closing . ment of the close action , was within two miles
of the Impla- Implacable , sir Samuel threw out the signal of recall .
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Centaur miles to - leeward , when the Implacable compelled the 1808 . russian
74 to make the signal of surrender . The loss incurred by the Implacable in this
short Loss to but smart engagement consisted of six seamen and the Immarines ...
Centaur miles to - leeward , when the Implacable compelled the 1808 . russian
74 to make the signal of surrender . The loss incurred by the Implacable in this
short Loss to but smart engagement consisted of six seamen and the Immarines ...
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At 5 P. M. , having previously made the private signal , the San - Fiorenzo hoisted
her colours , but the french frigate paid no attention to either . Captain Hardinge
now pressed forward in pursuit ; and , at 11 h . 40 m . P. M. , being still on the ...
At 5 P. M. , having previously made the private signal , the San - Fiorenzo hoisted
her colours , but the french frigate paid no attention to either . Captain Hardinge
now pressed forward in pursuit ; and , at 11 h . 40 m . P. M. , being still on the ...
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March one friabout midway between the island of Groix and the 1808 , Glénans ,
made the signal for an enemy in the southeast . The Aigle , from whose main top
the enemy was also visible , got under way and made sail in chase , followed by
...
March one friabout midway between the island of Groix and the 1808 , Glénans ,
made the signal for an enemy in the southeast . The Aigle , from whose main top
the enemy was also visible , got under way and made sail in chase , followed by
...
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The near approach of these two boats was the signal for the shore boats to
disperse ; and , although opposed by the inhabitants with musketry , as well as
with stones hurled from the top of the precipice under which the vessel lay , the
British ...
The near approach of these two boats was the signal for the shore boats to
disperse ; and , although opposed by the inhabitants with musketry , as well as
with stones hurled from the top of the precipice under which the vessel lay , the
British ...
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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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