Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant Deeds, Daring Adventures, and Services, in the Infant State of the British NavyJ. Murray, 1845 - 495 pages |
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... appears to be left . 6 The Commissioners of Naval Revision say , that Henry VIII . laid the foundation of the navy of England - that he instituted an Admiralty and a Navy Board : if so , how happened it that there was no vestige of ...
... appears to be left . 6 The Commissioners of Naval Revision say , that Henry VIII . laid the foundation of the navy of England - that he instituted an Admiralty and a Navy Board : if so , how happened it that there was no vestige of ...
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... appear to be merely inadequate expedients . In the year 1545 , a large French fleet stood over to the Isle of Wight to attack the English fleet as- sembled at that anchorage . A fight ensued , and the Mary Rose was sunk , and , as the ...
... appear to be merely inadequate expedients . In the year 1545 , a large French fleet stood over to the Isle of Wight to attack the English fleet as- sembled at that anchorage . A fight ensued , and the Mary Rose was sunk , and , as the ...
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... appears , indeed , to have been first introduced into England by Richard I. on his return from the crusades - a name that was probably derived from Ameer , a chief , or leader . The chief commander of every expedition , whether fitted ...
... appears , indeed , to have been first introduced into England by Richard I. on his return from the crusades - a name that was probably derived from Ameer , a chief , or leader . The chief commander of every expedition , whether fitted ...
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... appear that , beyond the single appoint- ment of a Lord High Admiral , there was any kind of establishment for rank or pay , or emolument in any shape , after the most brilliant and efficient ser- vices were performed . The ships hired ...
... appear that , beyond the single appoint- ment of a Lord High Admiral , there was any kind of establishment for rank or pay , or emolument in any shape , after the most brilliant and efficient ser- vices were performed . The ships hired ...
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... appears in the Admiralty in the year 1717-18 ) consists in the whole of 214 . Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne of Eng- land under very discouraging circumstances . Her subjects were divided and harassed by discordant religious ...
... appears in the Admiralty in the year 1717-18 ) consists in the whole of 214 . Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne of Eng- land under very discouraging circumstances . Her subjects were divided and harassed by discordant religious ...
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Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant ... John Barrow No preview available - 2016 |
Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign Sir John Barrow, Sir No preview available - 2016 |
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