The moment he perceived the position of the French, that intuitive genius with which Nelson was endowed displayed itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing, there was room for one of ours to anchor. The... Life of Nelson - Pagina 112door Robert Southey - 1892 - 376 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
| John James M'Gregor - 1819 - 482 pagina’s
...to anchor. His plan therefore was, to station his ships as far as he was able, one on the outer-bow, and another on the outer quarter of each of the enemy's. This mode of attack had been first projected by Lord Hood, when lie desigued to engage the French fleet... | |
| Charles Knight - 1820 - 636 pagina’s
...displayed itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing there was room, for one of ours to anchor. The plan which...another on the outer quarter, of each of the enemy's. Captain Berry, when he comprehended the scope of the design, exclaimed with transport, " If we succeed,... | |
| Englishman - 1824 - 420 pagina’s
...itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing, there was room for one of ours to anchor. The plan which...another on the outer quarter, of each of the enemy's. Captain Berry, when he comprehended the scope of the design, exclaimed with transport, " If we-, succeed,... | |
| Robert Southey - 1830 - 354 pagina’s
...itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing, there was room for one of ours to anchor. The plan which...acknowledged himself, on this occasion, indebted for it to his old and excellent commander. Capt. Berry, when he comprehended the scope of the design, exclaimed... | |
| 1840 - 506 pagina’s
...by Lord Hood in Gourjean Road, but which he had there found impracticable, of stationing his ships one on the outer bow, and another on the outer quarter of each of theirs. The action commenced at 6h. 20m. PM, August 12th, and at noon of the 13th, of the French fleet... | |
| 1834 - 530 pagina’s
...to lead within the French line, was to have kept entirely on its outer side ; and to have stationed his ships, as far as he was able, one on the outer...bow, and another on the outer quarter, of each of the enemy. Sir Horatio Nelson, on his departure for Naples, left Captain Foley to assist Captain Hood in... | |
| 1834 - 492 pagina’s
...to lead within the French line, was to have kept entirely on its outer side; and to have stationed his ships, as far as he was able, one on the outer...bow, and another on the outer quarter, of each of the enemy. Sir Horatio Nelson, on his departure for Naples, left Captain Foley to assist Captain Hood in... | |
| Archibald Alison - 1835 - 772 pagina’s
...outer, and half on the inner side of the French line, and station his ships, so far as practicable, one on the outer bow and another on the outer quarter of each of the enemy's. Captain Berry, his flag captain, when he was made acquainted with the design, exclaimed with transport,... | |
| sir Archibald Alison (1st bart.) - 1835 - 698 pagina’s
...outer, and half on the inner side of the French line, and station his ships, so far as practicable, one on the outer bow and another on the outer quarter of each of the enemy's. Captain Berry, his flag captain, when he was made acquainted with the design, exclaimed with transport,... | |
| 1836 - 884 pagina’s
...itself; and it instantly struck him, that where there was room for an enemy's ship to swing, there was room for one of ours to anchor. The plan which...acknowledged himself, on this occasion, indebted for it to his old and excellent commander. Capt. Berry, when he comprehended the scope of the design, exclaimed... | |
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