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AAR JULY. THE ENEMY ARE OUT.
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Admiral Pound was beside himself with fury. His Squadron had been blockading the French main port in the area for months, in all weathers, and now driven out to sea with an adverse storm the French Admiral had taken the chance to up anchor and give them the slip.
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Stomping up from his cabin he arrived on deck just in time for some good news. One of the Frigates observing the French arrived to tell him that the French had taken so long to warp out of harbour, that the wind had veered and they were now attempting to weather Cape Barras. If the Admiral acted quickly he could well catch the French on a lee shore.
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Without delay Pound summoned his Fleet Captain, and signals Lieutenant. Soon flags were hoisted to the rest of the fleet to make all sail to follow the Flagship and form line of battle to the East North East.
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Prey God that they were in time!
Bligh.