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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… saw them no more. The next morning our bombadiers began to fire with great quickness and dexterity, few of them missing … makes the mouth of their harbour, our men going in under fire of their great and small shot; after they had fired the … had gone out, and they went back the second time and gave fire to it, coming off very safe. The bomb vessels continued …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… [ Ibid., No. 66.] June 7. A list of such small ships, fire ships, sloops, yachts, &c., as are not included in any … return will be impossible, and they must remain under fire, for their force will not be strong enough for them to attempt to land, and they will perish under fire. This work, which I have been obliged to carry out …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… think fitto those desiring alms on account of losses by fire, shipwreck, loss by sea, or by being taken by pirates or …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… during which time the ships must be exposed to the fire of the Rhysbank, and to the enemy's bombs from other … been according to his Majesty's mind, for commissions of fire and sword, as we speak, are usual things here, and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… both by the King's subjects, who have suffered losses from fire, shipwreck, or by being captured by enemies or pirates, … together with fifteen small ships and vessels and eight fire-ships. Of these fifty ships, one must be a second-rate, … a fleet of 50 capital ships, 15 lesser frigates, and 8 fire ships, to be employed in the Narrow Seas, and in the …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… news was brought up to the Admiral that the ship was on fire. You may guess what a consternation we were all in; but … the pound. Upon a signal given, which is the lighting of a fire upon the shore of Ecrehos, some small vessels belonging … you are well provided. As soon as you have notice given, fire all such houses as you think have been any disturbance …