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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... says Burnet , “ the naval power of England was so much diminished that 14,000l . only was allowed for its repairs and vic- tuals for one year ; and but 10,000l . a - year would afterwards support all its charges . " In the fleet against ...
... says Burnet , “ the naval power of England was so much diminished that 14,000l . only was allowed for its repairs and vic- tuals for one year ; and but 10,000l . a - year would afterwards support all its charges . " In the fleet against ...
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... says , employed on every voyage , and was good for twelve years more ; and that the Triumph , the Elizabeth Jonas ... say , the Great Harry had a narrow escape ; but the English accounts affirm that the Mary Rose was upset by a roll of ...
... says , employed on every voyage , and was good for twelve years more ; and that the Triumph , the Elizabeth Jonas ... say , the Great Harry had a narrow escape ; but the English accounts affirm that the Mary Rose was upset by a roll of ...
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... says that she too was burnt : one thing is certain , that none of the four large ships of Henry are found in the list of those , which were em- ployed against the Spanish Armada , nor in any other list during the reign of Queen ...
... says that she too was burnt : one thing is certain , that none of the four large ships of Henry are found in the list of those , which were em- ployed against the Spanish Armada , nor in any other list during the reign of Queen ...
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... says the writer , " and the won- derful changes effected by human invention ! A boiler of water converted into steam impels a ship through the sea with a greater and more constant velocity than the winds can do , and the ship so im ...
... says the writer , " and the won- derful changes effected by human invention ! A boiler of water converted into steam impels a ship through the sea with a greater and more constant velocity than the winds can do , and the ship so im ...
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... fleet when at sea , and half- -pay when on shore . " His Majesty , " it says , " taking into serious consideration the great and general neglect and remissness of the commanders , captains , 12 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
... fleet when at sea , and half- -pay when on shore . " His Majesty , " it says , " taking into serious consideration the great and general neglect and remissness of the commanders , captains , 12 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
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