Voyage of the United States Frigate Potomac: Under the Command of Commodore John Downes, During the Circum-navigation of the Globe, in the Years 1831, 1832, 1833, and 1834, Band 1Harper & brothers, 1835 - 560 Seiten |
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... soon left Mount Vernon far in the distance . After a passage of several days , requiring great vigilance , and without encountering any serious accident , the Potomac came to anchor on the afternoon of the 23d June in Hampton - Roads ...
... soon left Mount Vernon far in the distance . After a passage of several days , requiring great vigilance , and without encountering any serious accident , the Potomac came to anchor on the afternoon of the 23d June in Hampton - Roads ...
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... soon recognised as the prelude to the approaching gale . No light sails were spread to woo the fickle breeze , but topgallant and royal yards were sent upon deck , and the flying jib - boom housed . As the night set in , the wind in ...
... soon recognised as the prelude to the approaching gale . No light sails were spread to woo the fickle breeze , but topgallant and royal yards were sent upon deck , and the flying jib - boom housed . As the night set in , the wind in ...
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... soon bear their flowing sheets , while the unfolding brails of the heavier sails add apparent dignity and strength to all below . Topgallant sails , royals , and studding sails , spread , as if by magic , their white surface to the ...
... soon bear their flowing sheets , while the unfolding brails of the heavier sails add apparent dignity and strength to all below . Topgallant sails , royals , and studding sails , spread , as if by magic , their white surface to the ...
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... soon tacked , and stood on the same course as ourselves , which was directly opposite to her track when first discovered . At three , P. M. , beat to quarters , and run in the gun - deck guns , closed up the ports , and otherwise ...
... soon tacked , and stood on the same course as ourselves , which was directly opposite to her track when first discovered . At three , P. M. , beat to quarters , and run in the gun - deck guns , closed up the ports , and otherwise ...
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... with mirrors , brass rings , bells , and other trinkets , and then set them at liberty to rejoin their fugitive companions , whose ter- rors were soon appeased , and their confidence restored . 44 [ October , VOYAGE OF THE POTOMAC .
... with mirrors , brass rings , bells , and other trinkets , and then set them at liberty to rejoin their fugitive companions , whose ter- rors were soon appeased , and their confidence restored . 44 [ October , VOYAGE OF THE POTOMAC .
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