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 5
... to the breadth of the stems at the bot- tom , and forming a great convexity downwards . The stems are segments of a circle , with considerable rakes . The bottom section , to the floor - heads , OF KING GEORGE III . 5.
... to the breadth of the stems at the bot- tom , and forming a great convexity downwards . The stems are segments of a circle , with considerable rakes . The bottom section , to the floor - heads , OF KING GEORGE III . 5.
Side 6
... heads , is a curve fore and aft , with the sweep of the keel . The floor timber has a small rise curving from the keel to the floor - heads . A bilge - plank is wrought in on each side next the floor - heads with a double rabbit or ...
... heads , is a curve fore and aft , with the sweep of the keel . The floor timber has a small rise curving from the keel to the floor - heads . A bilge - plank is wrought in on each side next the floor - heads with a double rabbit or ...
Side 7
... heads to the gunwale , gives her a considerable bear- ing ; and the continuation of the breadth , well forward , is a great support to her in the sea ; and it has been found by experience , that boats of this construction are the best ...
... heads to the gunwale , gives her a considerable bear- ing ; and the continuation of the breadth , well forward , is a great support to her in the sea ; and it has been found by experience , that boats of this construction are the best ...
Side 9
... head of the boat to the sea , as much as circumstances will admit , and to give her an accelerated velocity to meet the wave . Much caution is necessary in approaching a wreck , on account of the strong reflux of the waves which is ...
... head of the boat to the sea , as much as circumstances will admit , and to give her an accelerated velocity to meet the wave . Much caution is necessary in approaching a wreck , on account of the strong reflux of the waves which is ...
Side 12
... head . " Mr. Carter adds , that he has seen the life - boat go to the assistance of other vessels at different times , and that she ever succeeded in bringing the crews on shore ; that he had several times observed her to come on shore ...
... head . " Mr. Carter adds , that he has seen the life - boat go to the assistance of other vessels at different times , and that she ever succeeded in bringing the crews on shore ; that he had several times observed her to come on shore ...
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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...