The Naval History of Great Britain: Commencing with the Earliest Period of History, and Continued to the Expedition Against Algiers, Under the Command of Lord Exmouth, in 1816. Including the History and Lives of British Admirals, Band 4Baldwyn and Company, 1818 |
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... miral's order , formed the rear of the fleet in such a manner , that though several of the French ships that had suffered least , hovered round , and attempted to do mischief , they were obliged , at length , to seek their safety , as ...
... miral's order , formed the rear of the fleet in such a manner , that though several of the French ships that had suffered least , hovered round , and attempted to do mischief , they were obliged , at length , to seek their safety , as ...
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... miral Killegrew , in his return from the Straits , were to give him notice of all circumstances , that so he might likewise take care not to be intercepted . He cruised up and down in the aforesaid station , till the 21st of July ...
... miral Killegrew , in his return from the Straits , were to give him notice of all circumstances , that so he might likewise take care not to be intercepted . He cruised up and down in the aforesaid station , till the 21st of July ...
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... miral Rooke went the very last time into La Hogue to burn the remaining ships and transports . It is but natural to believe the admiral gave the best ac- count in his power to his masters ; and we cannot be- lieve he meant to flatter ...
... miral Rooke went the very last time into La Hogue to burn the remaining ships and transports . It is but natural to believe the admiral gave the best ac- count in his power to his masters ; and we cannot be- lieve he meant to flatter ...
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... miral Russel had given orders to the same purpose . Presently I offered him your High Mightinesses ' light frigates and fire - ships to assist his ships , and immediately gave all necessary orders , in case he should make use of them ...
... miral Russel had given orders to the same purpose . Presently I offered him your High Mightinesses ' light frigates and fire - ships to assist his ships , and immediately gave all necessary orders , in case he should make use of them ...
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... miral , and the zeal and diligence he had shewn in his service . That this proceeded entirely from senti- ments of public spirit , and not from any views of in- gratiating himself with that monarch , or any other foreign prince , is ...
... miral , and the zeal and diligence he had shewn in his service . That this proceeded entirely from senti- ments of public spirit , and not from any views of in- gratiating himself with that monarch , or any other foreign prince , is ...
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