The fort however, was making up for these failings with a second round of fire whilst at least the Aurora was still within its range.
The fort however, was making up for these failings with a second round of fire whilst at least the Aurora was still within its range.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:33.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The result was quite telling by ripping through the Aurora’s deck crew.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:33.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The fitful wind now started to strengthen, and at the same time veered into the South East.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:33.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The wind change caused some consternation amongst all the Captains as they struggled to maintain the positional advantage with all three ships now in such close proximity.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:33.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The new situation gave the 50 the advantage of getting off a first broadside into the still manoeuvring Bombay as it passed through the eye of the wind.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:34.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The double shotting of the French ship not only hammered Bombay’s superstructure but also ripped through its sails and crew in a hail of destruction.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:34.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
The position also gave Aurora a chance to get off a raking broadside on the stern of the 50, which Lieutenant Cope delivered in fine style.
Last edited by Bligh; 08-10-2021 at 09:34.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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