Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXT. THE BATTLE OF THE NORTH FORELAND.--DEATH OF GENERAL DEANE.--ENGLISH ANT) DUTCH ACCOUNTS.--OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE LETTERS.--THE DEATH OF TROMP.--" WHO FIRST BROKE THE LINE?" I. The Generals issued their " Instructions how to act in the presence of the enemy" on the 26th of March; and on the 28th of May, when they received tidings of the near approach of the enemy, these " Instructions" were repeated. The fleet was divided into three squadrons--Red, White, and Slue, under the respective commands of the Generals, who were Admirals of the Red; of William Penn, Vice-Admiral of England (White) in the James, 66; and of John Lawson, RearAdmiral of England (Blue) in the George, 58. The flag ships of the different squadrons were distinguished by having their flags at the main, fore, and mizen. The Vice-Admirals and Rear-Admirals of the Fleet commanding divisions, were: --Vice-Admiral James Peacock.. Triumph. 62), Rear-Admiral Samuel Howett. Speaker.56) Vice-Admiral Liouel Lane Victory. 60 Rear-Admiral Thomas Graves.. Andrew. 56 Vice-Admiral Joseph Jordan.. Vanguard 56 Rear-Admiral William Goodson. Rainbmo. 58 Sec these " Instructions" in the Appendix. The Generals' squadron consisted of 38 ships, carrying 1,440 guns and 6,169 men The Vice-Admirals' 33 1,189 5,085 The Rear-Admirals' 34 1,189 5,015 105 3,818 16,269 Five fire-ships, each carrying 10 guns, and 30 men, were attached to the fleet--three to the first division, and one each to the other two divisons. The morning of June 1,1653, broke with a strong gale from the north-west. At six o'clock the fleet weighed anchor, and got under sail; and at eight anchored again. The Generals lay outside the Shipwash in twe"
