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Page 75
... frigate grounded the boat was a mile inshore of her , in twenty fathoms ' water . The pumps were sounded as soon as the frigate floated , and nothing unusual was found as regards water [ in the holds ] . We clapped on sail to get clear ...
... frigate grounded the boat was a mile inshore of her , in twenty fathoms ' water . The pumps were sounded as soon as the frigate floated , and nothing unusual was found as regards water [ in the holds ] . We clapped on sail to get clear ...
Page 76
... frigate . The 19th of November dawned with the wind from N.E. , and although there were some smart showers , we proceeded , with the boat ahead taking soundings , and at eleven in the forenoon let go in sixteen fathoms , fine sand , in ...
... frigate . The 19th of November dawned with the wind from N.E. , and although there were some smart showers , we proceeded , with the boat ahead taking soundings , and at eleven in the forenoon let go in sixteen fathoms , fine sand , in ...
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... Frigate under your Command , and then discharge the vessel and leave her Master to pursue such Orders as he shall have received from us , giving him a Certificate of the time of his being discharged ; unless you shall judge that it may ...
... Frigate under your Command , and then discharge the vessel and leave her Master to pursue such Orders as he shall have received from us , giving him a Certificate of the time of his being discharged ; unless you shall judge that it may ...
Contents
List of PLATES and CHARTS | xii |
LETTER from DR COMMERSON of the Boudeuse | xvi |
2128 | xviii |
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