A Narrative of My Professional Adventures: (1790-1839)Navy Records Society, 1953 - 468 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 55
... passed with the postboy . ' Never mind , ' said he , ' a shilling or two more or less . Here you are safe and sound . We must now see what is to be done for the future.'1 I had reached my Father's house at the latter end of November ...
... passed with the postboy . ' Never mind , ' said he , ' a shilling or two more or less . Here you are safe and sound . We must now see what is to be done for the future.'1 I had reached my Father's house at the latter end of November ...
Σελίδα 68
... Passed Midshipmen ' of the ordinary officer class , hoping for promo- tion to Lieutenant and beyond . Officially , both sorts were eligible for commissions . From this date , however , the categories gradually divide . The former remain ...
... Passed Midshipmen ' of the ordinary officer class , hoping for promo- tion to Lieutenant and beyond . Officially , both sorts were eligible for commissions . From this date , however , the categories gradually divide . The former remain ...
Σελίδα 275
... passed so near that we could see the eyes of our foes : then , shortening sail , we poured in our broadsides . The wind being strong , we could not secure a fixed position , but gradually passed the forts and ships in succession . Under ...
... passed so near that we could see the eyes of our foes : then , shortening sail , we poured in our broadsides . The wind being strong , we could not secure a fixed position , but gradually passed the forts and ships in succession . Under ...
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PEACE March 1790January 1793 | 1 |
THE LESSER ANTILLES March 1796March 1798 | 317 |
JAMAICA STATION April 1799August 1802 | 353 |
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