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 15
... little recorded of his life and transactions . The old naval chro- nicles mention him as commanding against the Spanish Armada , and at the capture of Cadiz ; but before and after these two events we hear little of INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
... little recorded of his life and transactions . The old naval chro- nicles mention him as commanding against the Spanish Armada , and at the capture of Cadiz ; but before and after these two events we hear little of INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
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... Spanish authorities . In the mean time the fortifi- cations had been strengthened , and the town put into a good state of defence ; but as the object of Frobisher was to wait the arrival of the East and West India ships , he sent a ...
... Spanish authorities . In the mean time the fortifi- cations had been strengthened , and the town put into a good state of defence ; but as the object of Frobisher was to wait the arrival of the East and West India ships , he sent a ...
Page 41
... Spanish ship worthy of being captured . The expedition , however , an- swered its purpose , by compelling the King of Spain to keep in port the whole of the outward - bound ships , and also to send out instructions to the Indies , to ...
... Spanish ship worthy of being captured . The expedition , however , an- swered its purpose , by compelling the King of Spain to keep in port the whole of the outward - bound ships , and also to send out instructions to the Indies , to ...
Page 42
... Spanish admiral , being most intent upon Frobisher , kept his ships in port , and neglected the safety of the carracks . The Azores squadron , on standing for the Island of Flores , observed the Portuguese unlading a large carrack ...
... Spanish admiral , being most intent upon Frobisher , kept his ships in port , and neglected the safety of the carracks . The Azores squadron , on standing for the Island of Flores , observed the Portuguese unlading a large carrack ...
Page 44
... Spanish troops to the neighbourhood of Brest , where they had taken up and fortified themselves in a strong position . The Queen , de- sirous to give assistance to the King of France , ordered a body of about 3000 troops , under the ...
... Spanish troops to the neighbourhood of Brest , where they had taken up and fortified themselves in a strong position . The Queen , de- sirous to give assistance to the King of France , ordered a body of about 3000 troops , under the ...
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