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... took part in the action with Lord Howe's squadron off Gibraltar , after which , although his ship was badly battered and all but disabled , he contrived to get her safely into Cadiz , where she was paid off . Promoted in 1782 to the ...
... took part in the action with Lord Howe's squadron off Gibraltar , after which , although his ship was badly battered and all but disabled , he contrived to get her safely into Cadiz , where she was paid off . Promoted in 1782 to the ...
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... took part in the renowned combat near Gibraltar ( off Cape Santa Maria ) in which Admiral Rodney defeated his gallant antagonist and took him prisoner . The San Eugenio was among the captured ; but , a prize crew being put on board ...
... took part in the renowned combat near Gibraltar ( off Cape Santa Maria ) in which Admiral Rodney defeated his gallant antagonist and took him prisoner . The San Eugenio was among the captured ; but , a prize crew being put on board ...
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... took a cast of the lead , being one and a half leagues distant from the land , and got no bottom at 120 fathoms . At half - past four I made a board inshore in order to watch for the boat's signal , to see whether I could anchor . At ...
... took a cast of the lead , being one and a half leagues distant from the land , and got no bottom at 120 fathoms . At half - past four I made a board inshore in order to watch for the boat's signal , to see whether I could anchor . At ...
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