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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... schooner of four guns and 74 men , and left two stranded on the beach . This spirited and important service was performed without any loss , the boats having been ably covered and protected by the fire of the Blossom . rica dron into ...
... schooner of four guns and 74 men , and left two stranded on the beach . This spirited and important service was performed without any loss , the boats having been ably covered and protected by the fire of the Blossom . rica dron into ...
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... schooner Goéland , under of twelve 18 - pounder carronades and two sixes , Mar- commanded by enseigne de vaisseau Belin , along ya with some gun - boats , and a convoy of 14 vessels british laden with naval stores for Toulon , sailed ...
... schooner Goéland , under of twelve 18 - pounder carronades and two sixes , Mar- commanded by enseigne de vaisseau Belin , along ya with some gun - boats , and a convoy of 14 vessels british laden with naval stores for Toulon , sailed ...
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... schooner hauled their wind , tacked , and used every exertion , by sweeps and boats to effect their escape . Having at last accomplished their object , they and their convoy stood towards the bay of Fréjus . Com- mences an with and Goé ...
... schooner hauled their wind , tacked , and used every exertion , by sweeps and boats to effect their escape . Having at last accomplished their object , they and their convoy stood towards the bay of Fréjus . Com- mences an with and Goé ...
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... schooner , at one time in particular , was exposed to a close and well- directed fire from five of the Swallow's carronades , loaded each with 64 pounds of double canister and 32 of musket - balls , making 96 pounds in all , a ...
... schooner , at one time in particular , was exposed to a close and well- directed fire from five of the Swallow's carronades , loaded each with 64 pounds of double canister and 32 of musket - balls , making 96 pounds in all , a ...
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... schooners in the american merchant service were fitted or fitting as privateers ; and many lay ready to sail forth , the instant the tocsin of war should be sounded . They had not to wait long . The presi- dent's message to congress of ...
... schooners in the american merchant service were fitted or fitting as privateers ; and many lay ready to sail forth , the instant the tocsin of war should be sounded . They had not to wait long . The presi- dent's message to congress of ...
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