Lives of the British Admirals: Containing Also a New and Accurate Naval History, from the Earliest Periods, Bind 8C. J. Barrinton, 1817 |
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Side 24
... we had a light squadron ; at the Downs we had heavier ships , and close to the beach , we had a flotilla of such vessels , as in his opinion , would give a good account of such of the enemy's gun - boats 24 NAVAL HISTORY.
... we had a light squadron ; at the Downs we had heavier ships , and close to the beach , we had a flotilla of such vessels , as in his opinion , would give a good account of such of the enemy's gun - boats 24 NAVAL HISTORY.
Side 34
... close together in so narrow a compass , and the want of something to moisten their mouths , several poor wretches were suffocated ; which frequently remind me of the black - hole , with only this difference , that these poor sufferers ...
... close together in so narrow a compass , and the want of something to moisten their mouths , several poor wretches were suffocated ; which frequently remind me of the black - hole , with only this difference , that these poor sufferers ...
Side 35
... close on the shore , and no per- son remained on board them after the first morning . The masters of the merchant ships had tents upon the beach , and some provisions they had saved from the wrecks , which they very generously ...
... close on the shore , and no per- son remained on board them after the first morning . The masters of the merchant ships had tents upon the beach , and some provisions they had saved from the wrecks , which they very generously ...
Side 37
... close on his weather bow ; at this moment the admiral's second a - stern fired into the Amphion ; the admiral fired into the Indefatigable ; and I made the signal for close battle , which was instantly commenced with all the alacrity ...
... close on his weather bow ; at this moment the admiral's second a - stern fired into the Amphion ; the admiral fired into the Indefatigable ; and I made the signal for close battle , which was instantly commenced with all the alacrity ...
Side 43
... close order . " As soon as the enemy could fetch in our wake they put about ; we kept on our course under an easy sail . At near sun - set they were close up with our rear , and I was in momentary expectation of an attack there , and ...
... close order . " As soon as the enemy could fetch in our wake they put about ; we kept on our course under an easy sail . At near sun - set they were close up with our rear , and I was in momentary expectation of an attack there , and ...
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Side 87 - It was soon perceived upon examination that the wound was mortal. This, however, was concealed from all except Captain Hardy, the chaplain, and the medical attendants. He himself being certain, from the sensation in his back and the gush of blood he felt momently within his breast, that no human care could avail him, insisted that the surgeon should leave him, and attend to those to whom he might be useful; "for," said he, "you can do nothing for me.
Side 86 - A ball fired from her mizentop, which, in the then situation of the two vessels, was not more than fifteen yards from that part of the deck where he was standing, struck the epaulette on his left shoulder, about a quarter after one, just in the heat of action.
Side 89 - Kiss me, Hardy', said he. Hardy knelt down and kissed his cheek: and Nelson said, 'Now I am satisfied. Thank God I have done my duty'. Hardy stood over him in silence for a moment or two, then knelt again and kissed his forehead. 'Who is that?' said Nelson; and being informed, he replied, 'God bless you, Hardy'.
Side 83 - That officer answered, that considering the handsome way in which battle was offered by the enemy, their apparent determination for a fair trial of strength, and the situation of the land, he thought it, would be a glorious result if fourteen were captured. He replied: "I shall not be satisfied with less than twenty.
Side 142 - O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength : before I go hence, and be no more seen.
Side 297 - I have the honour to acquaint you, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that at 5 o'clock PM on the 6th of August last, in latitude 24° 44
Side 88 - By this time all feeling below the breast was gone, and Nelson having made the surgeon ascertain this, said to him, " You know I am gone. I know it. I feel something rising in my breast," putting his hand on his left side,
Side 142 - Behold, Thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of Thee ; and verily every man living is altogether vanity.
Side 306 - Frigate Constitution, off St. Salvador, December 31, 1812. " SlBi " Jt is with deep regret that 1 write you, for the information of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that His Majesty's ship Java...
Side 87 - ' I hope not," cried Hardy. "Yes," he replied, "my backbone is shot through." Yet even now, not for a moment losing his presence of mind, he observed, as they were carrying him down the ladder, that the...