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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Page xiii
... Squadron of Spanish Ships of War of greatly superior Force , was wounded and surrendered on Capitulation · LORD CHARLES HOWARD OF EFFINGHAM , THE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL , 182 Was appointed to this high Office in 1585 - Commenced his ...
... Squadron of Spanish Ships of War of greatly superior Force , was wounded and surrendered on Capitulation · LORD CHARLES HOWARD OF EFFINGHAM , THE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL , 182 Was appointed to this high Office in 1585 - Commenced his ...
Page xiv
... to the Azores with a Squadron - Attacked by a Spanish Fleet -Brave conduct of Sir Richard Greenvil - Engaged in the Capture of Cadiz - Second to Essex at the Azores - Com- mands a Fleet in the Downs - Raised by James xiv CONTENTS .
... to the Azores with a Squadron - Attacked by a Spanish Fleet -Brave conduct of Sir Richard Greenvil - Engaged in the Capture of Cadiz - Second to Essex at the Azores - Com- mands a Fleet in the Downs - Raised by James xiv CONTENTS .
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... Distress in Lancaster's Ship - He is left behind - Gets home in a French vessel - Is invited to take command of a small Squadron to make Reprisals against the Spaniards - Attacks and Captures Fernambuco - Freights Fif- teen CONTENTS . XV.
... Distress in Lancaster's Ship - He is left behind - Gets home in a French vessel - Is invited to take command of a small Squadron to make Reprisals against the Spaniards - Attacks and Captures Fernambuco - Freights Fif- teen CONTENTS . XV.
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... squadron made sail ; " and , " says the writer of the voyage , " at Deptford we bore down to the court , where we shotte off our ordinance , and made the best show we could . Her Majesty , beholding the same , com- mended it , and bade ...
... squadron made sail ; " and , " says the writer of the voyage , " at Deptford we bore down to the court , where we shotte off our ordinance , and made the best show we could . Her Majesty , beholding the same , com- mended it , and bade ...
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... squadron ) being under her courses and bonnet , happened to strike on a great whale with her full * The meaning of this expression is now doubtful among nauti- cal men . - It cannot be to measure the watches , by clearing it once only ...
... squadron ) being under her courses and bonnet , happened to strike on a great whale with her full * The meaning of this expression is now doubtful among nauti- cal men . - It cannot be to measure the watches , by clearing it once only ...
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