 | Paul Harris Nicolas - 1845 - 438 pàgines
...of every french ship of the seven brought into action. At 5 h. 30 m., the fleet being nearly abreast of the shoal, the signal was made to form in line...ahead and astern of the admiral, as most convenient; and at 6 p. M. captain Hood, in the Zealous, by careful sounding, led the fleet, which on rounding... | |
 | Joseph Allen - 1852 - 596 pàgines
...an anchor), and shortly afterwards to attack the enemy's centre. At 5L 30m., the ships were directed to form in line of battle ahead and astern of the admiral, as convenient. The Zealous was ordered to lead the fleet ; and Captain Hood, although he had no chart... | |
 | William Freke Williams - 1854 - 818 pàgines
...incalculable." At half-past five o'clock, P.II., the fleet being nearly abreast of the extremity of the shore, the signal was made to form in line of battle ahead and astern of the flag-ship ; and about six, PM, the signal to fill and stand in was made. The ships, obeying the signal,... | |
 | William Freke Williams - 1864 - 786 pàgines
...incalculable." At half-past five o'clock, PM, the fleet being nearly abreast of the extremity of the shore, the signal was made to form in line of battle ahead and astern of the flag-ship; and about six, PM, the signal to fill and stand in was made. The ships, obeying the signal,... | |
 | Charles Wilkins - 1884 - 606 pàgines
...every French ship of the seven might have a British ship on her bow and quarter. At 5.30 the French being nearly abreast of the extremity of the shoal,...convenient from the then accidental position of the ships. The fleet then bore up, and at about G pm the admiral made the signal to fill and stand on. The ships... | |
 | Charles Wilkins - 1884 - 612 pàgines
...a British ship on her bow and quarter. At 5.30 the French being nearly abreast of the extremity-of the shoal, the signal was made to form in line of...convenient from the then accidental position of the ships. The fleet then bore up, and at about 6 pm the admiral made the signal to fill and stand on. The ships... | |
 | Thomas Sturges Jackson - 1899 - 390 pàgines
...(or station if then in the order of sailing), particular ships denoted, &c. Admiral as before. 55. To form in line of battle ahead and astern of the Admiral as most convenient without regard to the established form, stations the same when No. 3 shown herewith. 56. To keep on... | |
 | 1899 - 390 pàgines
...(or station if then in the order of sailing), particular ships denoted, &c. Admiral as before. 55. To form in line of battle ahead and astern of the Admiral as most convenient without regard to the established form, stations the same when No. 3 shown herewith. 56. To keep on... | |
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At 5 h. 30 m., the fleet being nearly abreast of the extremity of the shoal, the signal was made to form in line of battle ahead and astern of the admiral, as most convenient... 