| 单词 | ship of the line |
| 例句 | Strategically, the US invests more substantively in our conventional military, such as state-of-the-art aircraft, tanks, and ships of the line. "Putin shows no sign of stopping": One year later, massive death toll 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The London was a second-rate ship of the line, carrying some 70 guns and more than 300 crew. Historic warship's secrets go on display 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z “As a direct result of the increased Kamikaze program, nervous tension on ships of the line ran high throughout the Philippine invasion,” according to a U.S. Why Suicide Bombings Are So Terrifying 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z There are nine cross-members on a square-rigged ship of the line; the "yard arms", or "yards". Whole nine yards of what? 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z It consisted of eight ships of the line, two frigates, two gunboats, and over 5,000 troops. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z As regarded size, she was considerably larger than the largest frigate or ship of the line of our navy, although greatly exceeded by many ironclads subsequently built. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He had with him twelve ships of the line, besides frigates and smaller craft, the remainder of the fleet being with Sir Hyde Parker, the Commander-in-chief, four miles off. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z We are informed that the Aigle and Gloire, two frigates from France, have just entered the Capes, closely pursued by a British ship of the line, and three frigates. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z The fleet consisted of thirty ships of the line and frigates; seventy-two brigs and cutters, and four hundred transports. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z The Minnetonka was the last of the four passenger ships of the line, aggregating 55,099 gross tons, to remain afloat. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z They were soon followed by Admiral Boscawen from England with a large fleet consisting of 23 ships of the line and 18 frigates. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z A ship of the line, as is well-known, draws at the utmost 24 feet. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z I cannot assure Congress of more than twelve Dutch ships of the line, ready for sea. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z The French squadron consisting of thirteen ships of the line and four frigates, was anchored in a semi-circle, in a line corresponding with the curve of the shore. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z The States of several Provinces, the great cities, and a number of different associations of men, have offered ships of the line to a greater number than have been lost. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z The British fleet was of equal strength—sixteen ships of the line and ten frigates. The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom 1795-1813 2012-01-19T03:00:20.007Z That Rodney has taken six ships of the line, "Will be in your paper a brilliant affair; "How the Tories will laugh, and the rebels will swear. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z It was to be noted, nevertheless, as Captain Avery had said, that at the same time they were getting away out of reach of the overpowerful ship of the line. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z It is great that the non-combat ships of the line are pursuing new names and heroes to honor. The USNS Cesar Chavez: Let's Name More Warships for the Long Overlooked 2011-01-24T22:15:00Z It has for the most part employed the navy of Spain, and cost them five ships of the line. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z Several old ships of the line, which the English use as hospitals and coal dep�ts, filled the background, among which was the Royal Charlotte, 130 guns, the first three-decker that has passed the Equator. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z Count de Grasse, with the Ville de Paris and four other ships of the line and one sunk, graced the victory. The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume II (of III) 2012-01-10T03:00:15.980Z Boscawen had eleven ships of the line and one frigate, the French fleet consisted of eighteen ships, eight of which were lightly armed as transports. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z The expedition embarked on two Sidonian ships of the line, which were accompanied by a transport vessel, and set sail from Sidon. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z It would take a great many ships of the line to silence those batteries. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The several ships of the line contributed their aid, by sending row-boats armed to attend them in case of accident. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z What he proposes is simply the building in one year of a fleet of thirty ships, eighteen of which might be ships of the line, and twelve frigates, with eighteen hundred guns. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z He inspected, from a distance, the great clippers that did the voyage to New York in twenty to twenty-five days, stately and disciplined, in the very look of them, as ships of the line almost. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z The garrison had been re-enforced and the narrow-mouthed harbour and hill-commanded city were defended by three forts and eleven batteries, besides four ships of the line and four frigates. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z They seem very desirous of having the ships of the line, still unfinished on the stocks at Boston and Portsmouth. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z Of the French seven sail of ships of the line were taken, one sunk, and many of them dismasted and crippled; so that most probably many more would fall into the hands of the English. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z But if the Convention determines to send Commissioners to Congress, they will be sent in a ship of the line. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z He brought with him a squadron composed of twenty-six ships of the line, and carrying a large number of troops. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Why, we've got a hundred and forty-one ships of the line, within ten days' sail of New York, that could blow the bloody stuffin' out of every man Jack of 'em. The Other Fellow 2011-08-23T02:00:31.420Z He entered into a summary of those expenses, and particularized the enormous expense of supporting thirtyfive ships of the line and frigates in French ports. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z The French fleet consisted of twenty-six ships of the line, the English fleet of twenty-five. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z Its three lines were composed of seven iron-clads, one wooden ship of the line, five wooden frigates, two corvettes, and twelve gunboats, the last mentioned carrying six guns each. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z As a necessary consequence, Spanish shipping received no development; and, though the king constructed ships of the line and frigates, he could have no efficient navy, for want of proper nurseries of seamen. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Reinforced by Admiral Arbuthnot with new supplies of men and stores from England the British were jubilantly sure of success, and set forth with their transports under convoy of five ships of the line. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z They proposed that France and Spain furnish the United States eight ships of the line, twenty or thirty thousand stand of arms, and a large quantity of cannon and ammunition. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The largest of these vessels were called ships of the line, because they formed the line of battle in any general fight at sea. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z On coming aboard the ship of the line these officers were stowed away in the lower hold, next to the keel, under five decks, and many feet below the water-line. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z The author of the journal reports nineteen ships of the line, about eighteen frigates, sloops, and other vessels and one hundred and fifty transports with ten thousand troops. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z The fleet consisted of nine ships of the line, two frigates, a corvette, and a tender. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z April 15 Admiral D'Estaing sailed from Toulon in command of twelve ships of the line and five frigates which carried four thousand infantry. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The nations of the world saw at once that there would be no more use for ships of the line and wooden frigates and sloops of war. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Five ships of the line tried to beat up the bay, but were kept back by a strong head wind. The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable 2011-05-23T02:00:10.807Z Once she had fallen in with a British squadron of six sail, two of them being ships of the line. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z There is room in the magazines for twenty thousand stand of arms, and ordnance stores for a dozen ships of the line. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z Admiral Vanstabel of the French navy had been sent to escort it with two ships of the line in December of 1793. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Having picked up the smoke of enemy vessels on the horizon, the submarine approached them, and by means of her periscope discovered that they consisted of ten ships of the line and several torpedo boats. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The French had but five ships of the line and four frigates. The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z The rest, consisting of fifteen ships of the line and eight frigates, were collected to be burned. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z I gave the leader the two bow torpedoes, and, turning sixteen points, fired my stern tube at the third ship of the line. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z On the previous day six French ships of the line left Brest to meet Vanstabel in mid ocean. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z "It is a British ship of the line, though Portuguese rigged!" exclaimed Lord Robert, starting up in the boat. The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. 2011-01-06T03:00:54.123Z The navy less by several ships of the line. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams The English took as many of the French ships of the line as could be got ready for sea, to accompany them in their escape. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z A fleet of nine ships of the line lay off the harbour, and a formidable besieging train was brought up from Antwerp and Brussels. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 During his cruise he was run on a sand bank near Guadaloupe by a 74 gun ship which was joined by three other ships of the line. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution These ships comprised six ships of the line, twenty-one of seventy to eighty guns each, twenty-six of fifty to sixty guns, fourteen frigates of thirty to forty guns and fifty-eight smaller vessels. Cuba Its Past, Present, and Future From the middle of December Brest had been kept under watch, and orders had been issued to the dockyards to prepare for sea as many ships of the line as were available. Naval Warfare Could this little Turtle, which David Bushnell carried under his arm, do the work he wished it to, why, every ship of the line could be blown into the air! The Only Woman in the Town And Other Tales of the American Revolution The fleet in question was composed of twelve ships of the line and six frigates, with a land force of four thousand men. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools This led to Rodney being again consulted, with the result that on the 19th of February, 1782, he arrived in Barbados with twelve ships of the line. The West Indies and the Spanish Main This confederacy must be broken up, or we must see a hundred and eighty ships of the line, freighted with a French and Russian army, at the mouth of the Thames. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 The armament consisted of thirteen ships of the line, many frigates and corvettes, and four hundred transports. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 On the thirtieth of August, De Grasse, with twenty-eight ships of the line and several frigates, arrived from the West Indies, and entered the Chesapeake. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The British fleet were saluting a ship of the line, just arrived from sea. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools On the 5th of January, 1762, Rodney sailed from Barbados for Martinique, in command of eighteen ships of the line, and on the 4th of the following month the island capitulated. The West Indies and the Spanish Main You see, of course, by my uniform that I am Commodore on a ship of the line in the service of his Majesty the Tsar of all the Russias. The Tower of Dago “You got a ship of the line—with this?” The Variable Man It is highly doubtful whether the three powers could have collected more than forty ships of the line—and they would have been hastily manned, destitute of experience, and without confidence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" Five ships of the line were endeavoring to beat up the bay. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The fleet consisted of thirteen ships of the line, fourteen frigates, and four hundred transports. Josephine Makers of History On their way thither they bore down upon Admiral Collingwood, who had only three vessels with him; but he succeeded in eluding the pursuit, although chased by sixteen ships of the line. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" Four ships of the line and two frigates are on the stocks in process of construction, but the work suspended. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 Sir Hyde Parker accepted his offer, and added two ships of the line to the ten asked for by Nelson. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" On this line of defense heavy artillery on mobile mounts can be utilized, in addition to heavy ships of the line. The Industrial Canal and Inner Harbor of New Orleans History, Description and Economic Aspects of Giant Facility Created to Encourage Industrial Expansion and Develop Commerce Blades could see why Goddard House had so long resisted the inclusion of female officers on ships of the line, despite political pressure at home and the Russian example abroad. Industrial Revolution In those same waters, just as though the reputation of the Bay of Biscay was not sufficiently scandalous, two ships of the line had been torpedoed. With the French in France and Salonika There were nine ships of the line and frigates, several troop-ships, and a land force of twenty-three hundred including one English regiment, with Sepoys and marines. The Boys of '98 There were in all eighteen hulks or ships of the line in the Danish defence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" I counted 16 or 17 ships of the line on the Stocks, 2 or 3 of 120 Guns. Before and after Waterloo Letters from Edward Stanley, sometime Bishop of Norwich (1802; 1814; 1816) Thirty-nine ships of the line convoyed transports bearing a veteran army westward; and the English colonists trembled for its coming. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France I see you are a brave, fine fellow, and if you conduct yourself well, you shall have such wages as you’ll get on no ship of the line, I can tell you. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. The Count de Guichen sailed on the 10th instant, and we expect every day to hear of his arrival at Cadiz, with five ships of the line. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX On the 13th of July Washington received news of the arrival of the French fleet, consisting of twelve ships of the line and six frigates, and four thousand men for a land force. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services In 1794 Gouverneur Morris wrote that if the United States had twenty ships of the line in commission, no other state would provoke her enmity. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles It consisted of seventeen ships of the line, thirteen frigates, six corvettes, seven transports, and a powder-ship, forty-four sail in all, conveying eight thousand troops under the command of Generals Grouchy, Borin, and Humbert. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson He immediately gave orders for constructing twelve ships of the line, the greater part of the first rate. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI Two ships of the line, and two frigates, have sailed from Cadiz, to escort the transports with troops from Minorca, which, it is said, are to be employed in the siege of Gibraltar. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX In the arsenal of the Havana, there have been built 49 ships of the line, 22 frigates, 7 packet ships, 9 brigs of war, and 15 schooners of war. Scientific American magazine, Vol. 2 Issue 1 The advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements What Ruskin said of the old ship of the line is still more true of the modern battleship: no higher exhibition of man's creative faculties is probably anywhere to be found. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles Some of them were said by the navy officers, to be perfect, as regarded proportion, and exact, as it regarded the miniature representation of a merchantman, sloop of war, frigate, or ship of the line. A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. There are, besides, eight other ships of the line at New York, which they intend to supply with provisions in the same way. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI The English East India convoy sailed the 26th ult., and consists of six ships of the line, a frigate, and nineteen transports and ships of the Company. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX Nine ships of the line and two frigates were taken, and my father was sent home to announce the victory to the Admiralty. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville Great Britain then could not—and much more France could not—afford to have twenty ships of the line operating against her interests on the other side of the Atlantic. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles There were thirteen prison ships beside our own, all ships of the line, and one hospital ship, moored near each other. A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. When I was promoted to my flag, Billy and I parted company, for he had followed me steadily from the frigate to a ship of the line. A Sailor of King George Their fleet, consisting of ten ships of the line, a number of frigates, and small craft, lay on the opposite side of the channel. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 The docks did not appear to us at all large; but they are very deep, and during the siege, by the English and Prussian troops, contained 20 ships of the line, besides 14 frigates. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. She is very large, is to carry thirty 24 pounders, on one deck, and is supposed equal to a ship of the line. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I The officers stood in astonishment at the sight of a hole big enough for a man to creep out, cut through the thick planking of a ship of the line! A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. The following morning we reconnoitred Brest, could make out fourteen of the enemy’s ships of the line with their top-gallant yards crossed, and five others refitting. A Sailor of King George The danger seemed imminent: the Danish fleet contained no fewer than twenty ships of the line, eighteen frigates, nine brigs, and a number of gunboats. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) View larger image Battle of the 12th July 1801, when two Spanish ships of the line were burnt, and one French 74 taken by Rear-admiral Sir James Saumarez in the Straits of Gibraltar. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II He has the command of a ship of the line in this service, but is rather disgusted at not having his proposed regulations for the navy of France attended to. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I These various works, absorbed much of the Athenian force and capital, yet enough remained to build annually twenty new triremes—equivalent to our modern ships of the line. Ancient States and Empires Fourteen sail of their effective ships of the line perceiving our intention took their stations between us and their disabled vessels. A Sailor of King George There were thirteen great ships, corresponding to what are called ships of the line of modern times. Richard I Makers of History The fleet consisted of sixteen ships of the line; and, including frigates, sloops, and gun-vessels, the number amounted to sixty-two sail. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez. Vol II Then came the battle of Eckenfoerde, when German shore batteries blew up the Dueppel trenches stormed Danish ship of the line, "Christian VIII.," and two smaller vessels, the crews of which surrendered. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) A French squadron, commanded by Admiral Linois and containing three ships of the line besides smaller boats, was making a movement for the Straits of Gibraltar in order to strengthen the force at Cadiz. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) You entered here the captain of a frigate, you depart the captain of a ship of the line. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century Remaining in Christiania, he feared to encounter Mrs. Blacklock, for the honest tar dreaded a lady’s power more than the whole battery of a ship of the line. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Its harbor, which is considered the most magnificent in the world, was carefully guarded by five ships of the line extending quite across the mouth. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History They consisted of twenty-nine vessels, ten ships of the line, ten An international demonstration frigates, four brigs and five schooners. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The fleet consisted of sixteen ships of the line and thirty-four smaller vessels; all these with the exception of one ship of the line reached the Skaw on the 18th. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) It is needless to remark that with one frigate I was unable to effect that which has since required eleven European ships of the line, aided by many frigates and smaller vessels, to accomplish. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II The eight of them, Captain Mahan says, "formed the backbone of the river fleet throughout the war," and "may be fairly called the ships of the line of battle on the Western waters." James B. Eads The French fleet consisted of thirteen ships of the line and four frigates; the British of the same number of ships of the line, and one fifty-gun ship. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Three French ships of the line and a frigate, under the command of Rear-admiral Linois, were attacked on the 6th instant by six English sail of the line and a frigate. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I Parker placed under Nelson's immediate command twelve ships of the line and twenty-one smaller vessels, by far the greater part of the British fleet. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) An officer of considerable importance in former times in ships of the line; he was responsible for the state and condition of the lower deck, and the residents there. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The race drew nearer, and ship after ship of the line took up the deep-toned roar. The Long Trick Two ships of the line and two frigates were burnt or sunk. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He reports that eleven sail of frigates are in Cancalle Bay only;—not the least appearance of ships of the line. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I I have not a single ship of the line in the French ports; but if you wish to arm, I will arm also; if you wish to fight, I will fight also. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) A room over the gun-room in ships of the line, where the lieutenants and other principal officers sleep and mess. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. A rifle cracked on board the end ship of the line, and the crew of the leading boat collapsed in crumpled heaps above their oars. The Long Trick To this office it was estimated that twelve ships of the line and twenty frigates would suffice. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 An expedition of this consequence should have at least the support of two ships of the line. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I The actual numbers of British warships in North American waters at the beginning of 1812 were three ships of the line, twenty-one cruisers and frigates, and fifty-three small craft. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) Many never went to sea as ships of the line, but were converted into good frigates. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. All that now remained in the reduction was to get possession of the harbor, by taking or burning the two ships of the line which remained. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America To build ships of the line had not even been attempted. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 Saumarez Sir James always preferred the command of a ship of the line to a frigate, notwithstanding the chances of prize-money are in favour of the latter. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I A thousand ships of the line might easily anchor there, according to Commodore Philips' report. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century The cutters for ships of the line are carvel-built of 25 feet, and fit for anchor work. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. They arrived at Louisburg on the 17th. and there remained until June 4th, when the fleet again set sail, consisting of one hundred and fifty vessels, twenty-two of which were ships of the line. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Admiral Sawyer now promptly despatched a squadron, consisting of one small ship of the line and three frigates, the "Shannon", 38, "Belvidera", 36, and "Æolus", 32, which sailed July 5. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 The King visited him before he anchored, and he gave him and all the captains a very elegant dinner on board one of his ships of the line. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I The Yeoman of the Watch in the second ship of the line steadied his glass against an angle of the chart house. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions In the Royal Navy, the next class vessel to a ship of the line; formerly a light nimble ship built for the purpose of sailing swiftly. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The harbor was protected by six ships of the line and five frigates, three of the latter being sunk at its mouth. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America From Antwerp to Venice, in various ports, when the Empire fell, Napoleon had over a hundred ships of the line and half a hundred frigates. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 His Majesty's squadron under my command, consisting of fifteen ships of the line, happily formed in the most compact order of sailing in two lines. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I The Brazilian fleet, then commanded by the celebrated Lord Cochrane, consisted of one ship of the line, two frigates, three brigs, and some smaller vessels. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 The river is about fifteen hundred feet wide, and deep enough to float a ship of the line. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim He patiently built up a new navy, until France had afloat sixty-four ships of the line and fifty frigates; and he organised the naval artillery. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration The Turkish navy, to-day, numbers about sixty war vessels, six of which are ships of the line, and six steam frigates, built partly at London and Toulon. The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Then it at last put to sea, in the formidable strength of eleven ships of the line, thirty smaller vessels of war, and transports containing 3000 regular soldiers. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) As commander of a ship of the line, his severity again provoked a mutiny; and when afterwards Governor of New South Wales, an insurrection was excited from the same excess of discipline. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 On 30 March Villeneuve came out of Toulon again with eleven ships of the line. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima They then sailed, forty-nine ships of the line, into the mouth of the Channel and cruised about on the look-out for convoys. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration By comparison it may be remarked that at Trafalgar the total British force numbered 27 ships of the line and the Allies, 33. A History of Sea Power After this game had been carried on for about a couple of hours, the ships of the line stood in on the southern side of the forts, till they got within twelve hundred yards. The Three Commanders His fleet now consisted of twenty-six ships of the line and twelve frigates, and his land force amounted to ten thousand men. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 One hundred and twenty-four ships of the line, one hundred and eighty frigates, and one hundred and eighty-four sloops, were put in commission, and sent to the various quarters of the globe. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The combined fleets, forty-nine ships of the line, lay at Algeciras, and ten floating batteries were constructed which, it was believed, could neither be sunk nor burned. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration In March, 1781, de Grasse sailed from Brest with a fleet of 26 ships of the line and a large convoy. A History of Sea Power He had eleven ships of the line, and with these he came up with the French fleet off Newfoundland. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 This literally befell Sir Harry Macdougal's fat butler, who looked like a ship of the line in the loch at Bowhill, altogether unlike his master, who could glide wherever a weasel might make his way. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) Before the season closed, the Dutch fleet, of fifteen ships of the line and eleven frigates, was defeated by an English one, under Admiral Duncan, consisting of sixteen ships of the line and three frigates. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Lord Howe, who on the change of ministry was appointed to command the channel fleet, sailed to its relief on the 11th with thirty-four ships of the line and many store-ships and transports. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration His lumbering ships of the line made wretched speed and straggling formations, but they were able to weather a hurricane and to keep the sea for an indefinite length of time. A History of Sea Power But there were twenty transports and thirty-four frigates and eleven ships of the line. A Little Girl in Old Boston At dawn of the 12th, a French ship of the line, the Zélé, 74 guns, was seen much disabled, and towed by a frigate. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 No action of importance occurred during this campaign, and it was chiefly signalized by the arrival of the Count d'Estaing, with twelve ships of the line and four frigates, to assist the Americans. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Forty ships of the line besides frigates were soon nearly ready for sea. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Even when the junction was effected, the British total amounted to only 20 ships of the line to de Guichen's 22, and the French admiral might still have offered battle. A History of Sea Power Among others, our friends Bill Bowls, Ben Bolter, and Tom Riggles, were sent on board the Majestic, a seventy-four gun ship of the line, commanded by Captain Westcott, one of England’s most noted captains. The Battle and the Breeze Portugal and Naples, who joined England, had the first six ships of the line and four frigates, and the latter four 74-gun ships. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Then he made haste to fit out a fleet; and thirty ships of the line were put under the command of Lord Dartmouth. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Spain followed the lead of France and, when she entered the war in 1779, had about sixty ships of the line. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration To oppose this force Graves had only 19 ships of the line, but he did not hesitate to offer battle. A History of Sea Power He accordingly sent him to the Mediterranean with three ships of the line, four frigates, and a sloop of war. The Battle and the Breeze Notwithstanding this, Sir Sidney and his brave companions destroyed ten of the enemy’s ships of the line in the arsenal, with the mast-house, the great storehouse and other buildings. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The English fleet consisted of forty-five ships of the line, and eighteen smaller vessels. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea On July 27 he engaged the French fleet from Brest under Count d'Orvilliers, westward of Ushant, both having thirty ships of the line. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Hood, with 14 ships of the line, had followed on the trail of de Grasse, and as it happened looked into Chesapeake Bay just three days before the French admiral arrived. A History of Sea Power The French force consisted of thirteen ships of the line and four frigates, carrying in all 1196 guns and 11,230 men. The Battle and the Breeze Of the thirteen French ships of the line, by this time, one had blown up, eight had surrendered, and two had escaped. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The Ohio is, as far as I am a judge, the perfection of a ship of the line. Diary in America, Series One But the vast fleet accomplished nothing save the capture of one ship of the line. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration In 1652 the ship of the line had become the unit of the fleet as truly as it was in 1805. A History of Sea Power It was from St. Nazaire that Prince Charles, the young Pretender, sailed on the adventurous expedition of '45, furnished with a frigate and a ship of the line by Mr. Walsh, of Nantes. Brittany & Its Byways Two first-rate ships also were ordered, the Nelson and the Caledonia, of a tonnage and force double that of many of the old ships of the line. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 During my residence of several years at this summit of Atlas, not one ship was wrecked or lost; there is plenty of water, and good anchorage for ships of the line. An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa The fleet, nineteen ships of the line, sailed under Graves to Chesapeake bay, and found that during Hood's absence Grasse had entered the bay with twenty-eight ships of the line. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration I beg your pardon, sir, but they say a man-of-war's in the Sound, bringing in two ships of the line, French prizes. Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts This, if I mistake not, was the size of a ship of the line in the navy of Liliput. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 Fourteen ships of the line had been commissioned, and ten had been purchased from the East India Company and armed with 54 guns, but, though well fitted for merchantmen, were unsuitable for men-of-war. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Thus of the thirteen French ships of the line eight had surrendered, one had blown up, two had escaped, and two were on shore. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt The channel fleet, thirty-four ships of the line and fifteen frigates, under Howe, sailed on May 2 with 148 merchantmen bound for different parts. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Two Spanish ships of the line, a frigate, two xebecs, and twenty-one small craft set out to intercept her. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) The eight may be fairly called the ships of the line of battle on the western waters. The Gulf and Inland Waters The Navy in the Civil War. Volume 3. Indeed, nothing can be more dull and monotonous than a blockading cruise “in the team,” as we call it; that is, the ships of the line stationed to watch an enemy. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer The weather division, consisting of three ships of the line, and five frigates, was nearly abreast of our ships. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Their fleet consisted of twenty-six ships of the line, the same number as his own. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration When dawn broke on the 12th, a French ship of the line was discovered in a disabled condition, towed by a frigate, a considerable distance to leeward of the main body of the French fleet. True Blue Besides doing this, he loaned to the king a million of dollars, which has never been paid, and built and equipped two ships of the line, and presented them to his sovereign. Mexico and its Religion With Incidents of Travel in That Country During Parts of the Years 1851-52-53-54, and Historical Notices of Events Connected With Places Visited One of our ships of the line came into action in such gallant trim that it was glorious to behold. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer In the centre division we counted five ships of the line and four frigates, and in the lee division four sail of the line, five frigates, two brigs, and two cutters. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor The Spanish fleet, twenty-seven ships of the line, under Admiral de Córdova, sailed from Carthagena for Cadiz on February 1. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration But the English vessels hovered thick up and down the coasts, and the Americans, though able to take care of frigates, could not encounter ships of the line. Benjamin Franklin They have already twenty ships of the line in the Gulf of Mexico. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 I was ordered, with about thirty more supernumerary midshipmen, to take my passage in a ship of the line going to Bermuda. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer About an hour and a half afterwards, she signalled that they were ships of the line. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor He had with him 35,000 troops, and a fleet, which finally amounted to thirteen ships of the line, fourteen frigates, and a vast number of smaller vessels, under the subordinate command of Admiral Brueys. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Would not France lend eight ships of the line, equipped and manned, to let loose all this blockaded commerce which was ready to seek her ports and to fill the coffers of her merchants? Benjamin Franklin Upon this intelligence, Admiral Holbourne was ordered to reinforce Boscawen with six ships of the line and one frigate; and a great number of capital ships were put into commission. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 It is the greatest pity that the poverty of America did not permit Jones to get to sea in a proper frigate, or in a ship of the line, before the close of the war. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure "This is the American Continental ship, Randolph, Captain Seymour," cried the latter, through the trumpet, in a voice heard in every part of the ship of the line. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution It was composed of thirteen ships of the line and four frigates, and was much superior to Nelson's in the size of the ships and weight of metal. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration Nearly a hundred feet greater was its diameter, and its mile and a quarter length of gleaming metal hull gave it nearly three hundred feet greater length than that of the ships of the line. The Black Star Passes The harbour was secured by five ships of the line, one 50-gun ship, and five frigates; three of which were sunk across the mouth of the basin. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 These lakes are connected with each other by a river, and are navigable for ships; Nicaragua for ships of the line. A General Plan for a Mail Communication by Steam, Between Great Britain and the Eastern and Western Parts of the World "One of them I should say was a large ship, a frigate or ship of the line possibly, the others were too far off." For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution It was not long ere the tops of the ships of the line became visible, and then living beings were for the first time seen in the moving masses. The Two Admirals Towards the end of the year, a squadron of nine ships of the line, with sixty transports, containing six regiments of foot, was fitting out for the conquest of Martinico. A Museum for Young Gentlemen and Ladies Or, a Private Tutor for Little Masters and Misses Instruments could easily now be invented which would register not only a blast that could lift a sailing boat, but one that would sink a ship of the line. The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century Two Lectures delivered at the London Institution February 4th and 11th, 1884 And, now," said the king, "I shall order my ship of the line, and call it the 'Queen's Necklace.' The Queen's Necklace The frigate was now rapidly drawing near the ship of the line, until, at the moment the officer hailed, the two ships were nearly alongside of each other. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution "To wit: six ships of the line, one frigate, a sloop, and a cutter," laying heavy emphasis on the two last vessels. The Two Admirals Scarcely twenty ships of the line so fully or sufficiently manned, that any admiral's reputation would permit him to take the command of. The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 To keep away British aid the allied fleet was increased until it numbered forty-seven ships of the line, with a considerable number of smaller vessels. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII We are six ships of the line; can we fight with fifty-three?’ Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys The careful watchers could count three tiers of guns through the glass, which proclaimed her a ship of the line. For Love of Country A Story of Land and Sea in the Days of the Revolution He drifted with his solitary frigate down to the hostile fleet and batteries, which Gambier thought it scarcely safe to attack with eleven ships of the line. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes They will be afloat before the end of the year, gentlemen; the king will have fifty ships of the line. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" The Confiance, which must have towered like a ship of the line, had so cruelly mauled the Saratoga that she seemed doomed to be blown out of water. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 He armed one hundred and forty-eight ships of the line and fifty frigates, with which he swept the Atlantic, and Montcalm, for many months, received neither instructions nor supplies. Lectures on Modern history About seven thousand of his best troops sailed for the Chesapeake, under convoy of a fleet augmented to twenty-five ships of the line. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States The line of ships was more than one mile and a half long, and consisted of the gigantic flagship, three ships of the line of 80 guns, and nine of 74 guns. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The harbour was defended by five ships of the line; one ship of fifty guns; and five frigates, three of which were sunk across the mouth of the basin. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Each had what might be called two heavy ships of the line: the British, the Detroit and the Queen Charlotte, and the Americans, the Lawrence and the Niagara. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 The training programs are antiquated; many aren't even remotely tied in with the equipment installed on ships of the line. The Universe — or Nothing In this broad and bold river, a ship of the line may ride in safety. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States On the night of February 13, 1797, an English fleet of fifteen ships of the line, in close order and in readiness for instant battle, was under easy sail off Cape St. Vincent. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes The army destined against Louisbourg, consisting of fourteen thousand men, was commanded by major general Amherst; and the fleet, consisting of twenty ships of the line and eighteen frigates, by admiral Boscawen. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Refitting in a French port, the dashing Blakely took the Wasp to sea again and encountered a convoy in charge of a huge, lumbering ship of the line. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 A third remained at Gibraltar; and a Commodore, with a ship of the line, and frigates, watched the Gulf of Genoa, and the western coast of Italy. The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth Not long after receiving this information, Admiral Rodney arrived at New York with eleven ships of the line and four frigates. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States On June 13, 1778, Keppel, with twenty-one ships of the line and three frigates, was despatched to keep watch over the Brest fleet. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes Admiral Boscawen, with eleven ships of the line and one frigate, set out to intercept the French expedition. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent The reason for its primacy is fundamental: its displacement or total weight—the same reason that assured the primacy of the ship of the line. The Navy as a Fighting Machine It will be always said of us, with unabated reverence, "They built ships of the line." Great Pictures, As Seen and Described by Famous Writers Count had sailed from Toulon on the 13th of April, with twelve ships of the line and six frigates, having on board a respectable body of land forces. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States In the ports between Brest and Toulon were scattered no less than sixty-seven French or Spanish ships of the line. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes At the same time Sir Edward Hawke, with seven ships of the line and three frigates, sailed for Rochefort, where a French squadron with a fleet of transports, with troops for America, were lying. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent It proved to be the British 74-gun ship of the line Poictiers, which, surmising what had taken place, bore down, took possession of both ships and carried them to Bermuda. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders The number of vessels found in Toulon by the English was twenty-two ships of the line and five frigates. Historical Epochs of the French Revolution With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death Information was received that a reinforcement of six ships of the line under Admiral Digby had reached New York. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States No fewer than eighteen ships of the line were captured, burnt, or sunk; the rest were in flight, and had practically ceased to exist as a fighting force. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes On the 19th of April," he afterwards wrote bitterly to St. Vincent, "we had eighteen ships of the line and a fair wind. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain It continued a long time, and the Peacock was within a few miles, when she made the discovery that the stranger, instead of being a merchantman, was a ship of the line. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders The ships of the line, and heavy frigates, under Lord Nelson, steered for the Konigstiefe, to take their stations, in order, along the line of defence confided to me. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 Three days after he reached Newport, Admiral Greaves arrived with six ships of the line, and transferred it to the British. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States "I think," wrote Napoleon, "that the sailing of these twenty ships of the line will oblige the English to despatch over thirty in pursuit." Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes A Neapolitan ship of the line would cost more than ten English ships fitting out. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 The Hornet drew steadily away from the British ship of the line Cornwallis, as she proved to be, and made her way at a leisurely speed to the United States. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders At half past ten, the foremost ship of Admiral Nelson's division passed the southernmost ship of the line of defence. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 A great business this for a ship of the line.... Greenwich Village According to these, the Captain Pacha's fleet was annihilated; yet themselves have lately brought him on the stage again, with fifteen ships of the line, in order to obtain another victory over him. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 The French flag was flying on board four ships of the line and two frigates. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 In addition, the city of Algiers was so strongly fortified that Lord Nelson declared that twenty-five ships of the line would not be more than enough to capture it. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders This force consisted of twelve ships of the line; and several large frigates, gun-boats, and other smaller vessels; in all, thirty-one sail. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 The accounts of the additional French fleet are varied from sixteen to nineteen ships of the line, besides frigates. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 Sweden and Denmark are arming from eight to twelve ships of the line each. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 The marines of each ship of the line to be put in their launches—which will carry them. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 The trouble was that it did not make sufficient allowance for the unhandiness of ships of the line in those days, and their difficulty in taking up or preserving exact formations. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. At this moment, however, two more ships of the line, with another frigate, were perceived coming up fast to their assistance. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 In 1737 he was appointed to the Centurion, a small ship of the line carrying sixty guns, and was sent first to the West Coast of Africa and then to the West Indies. Anson's Voyage Round the World The Text Reduced Three days after Byron had sailed, Admiral Augustus Keppel also put to sea with twenty-one ships of the line, to cruise off Brest. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence These would have fell to me, if I had had frigates: but, except the ship of the line, I regard not all the riches in this world. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 When a fireship of the enemy therefore attempts to board a ship of the line, they are to endeavour to cut off the boats that attend her, and even to board her, if necessary. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. The Desirée took her station in raking the southernmost Danish ship of the line, and performed the greatest service. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 A single ship of the line would certainly have sunk, taken, or put to flight, all the fleets that Rome and Carthage ever sent to sea. An Inquiry into the Permanent Causes of the Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations. Designed To Shew How The Prosperity Of The British Empire May Be Prolonged The next day only two British ships of the line and three smaller vessels were in sight of their Admiral. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence At five minutes past five in the morning, the two rear ships of the enemy, Le Guillaume Tell and Le Genereux, were the only French ships of the line that had their colours flying. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 The law is being adhered to, and provides for about thirty to forty ships of the line in 1920. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? Yet, at this period, it is to be observed, his lordship had only five British ships of the line, with three Portuguese, La Minerve Neapolitan frigate, L'Entreprennante cutter, and the Incendiary fireship. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 In 1801, Nelson, with three ships of the line, two frigates, and thirty-five smaller vessels, made a desperate attack upon the harbor of Boulogne, but was repulsed with severe loss. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Cornwallis therefore was ordered to occupy a defensive position which should control an anchorage for ships of the line, and to strengthen himself in it. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Along with this went two other ships of the line, the Swan and the Charitas, laden with people, and other necessaries. Great Epochs in American History, Vol. II The Planting Of The First Colonies: 1562—1733 If she wished, France could build at the same time forty ships of the line and forty frigates, while twenty-five more were undergoing repairs. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 I have, under my command, four Portuguese ships of the line; you are most heartily welcome to them all, if you think they will be useful. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 The fleet sent to the attack of Baltimore, in 1814, consisted of forty sail, the largest of which were ships of the line, carrying an army of over six thousand combatants. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. The French convoy consequently passed north of Deseada, convoyed by two ships of the line, and on the 20th of March reached Martinique safely. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence It was a silly little boat, and no loss, except to its owner, to whom it had seemed as brave and proud a thing as any ship of the line to you and me. Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches Since 1852 her ships of the line have increased from two to forty, and her frigates from twenty-one to forty-six. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 He instanced Milton's description of Satan's spear and shield, and gave an animated picture of the launching of a ship of the line as an example of the "sublime objects of artificial life." A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century In 1758 the forces sent against this place consisted of twenty ships of the line and eighteen frigates, with an army of fourteen thousand men. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Two ships of the line only, the Triomphant, 84, and Brave, 74, and five transports, could pursue their way to the West Indies. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The French fleet was increased to thirty-three ships of the line and five frigates, the addition being the Spanish contingent under Admirals Gravina and Alava. Notable Events of the Nineteenth Century Great Deeds of Men and Nations and the Progress of the World Are we, then, so poor in resources that we can do no better with eighteen or twenty ships of the line than to burn them? The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 04 (of 12) Further, they cause the ships of the line, to be short of necessities and poorly equipped, because in attending to the construction of the galleys, they neglect the ships. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 18 of 55 1617-1620 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century The harbor was defended by only five ships of the line, one fifty-gun ship, and five frigates, three of which were sunk across the mouth of the basin. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. These were twelve ships of the line, one 50, and some frigates, under Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, who had left England on the 2d of the month, to cruise in wait for this expedition. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The third is better and more suitable for the Chinese vessels, and as a station for the ships of the line from those islands. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 14 of 55 1606-1609 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of The Catholic Missions, As Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Only two Spanish ships of the line were taken. Drake, Nelson and Napoleon In 1820 he was appointed Naval Constructor at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and there built six ships of the line. Scotland's Mark on America The fleet consisted of twenty-two ships of the line, with frigates, sloops-of-war, and a great number of transports. Montcalm and Wolfe On the 10th de Barras had reached the Bay, where he was joined by de Grasse on the 11th, so that there were then present thirty-six French ships of the line. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Shortly afterwards the Portuguese Admiral formed line of battle to receive us, his force consisting of one ship of the line, five frigates, five corvettes, a brig, and schooner. Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 2 We found this place very safe, the ground being excellent, and there being room enough for two or three ships of the line to moor. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 12 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time It is supposed, that all the full grown oaks now in Scotland would not build two ships of the line. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 479, March 5, 1831 Some of the transports were lost, a ship of the line went down, and several of the fleet were disabled. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 Five ships of the line destined to de Grasse, and two going to the East Indies, raised to nineteen the total force with which de Guichen left Brest on the 10th of December. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The whole amounted to nineteen ships of the line, eighteen smaller vessels of war, and one hundred and fifty transports, carrying ten thousand men. The Art of War It consisted of a ship of the line, eight frigates and a schooner, having on board an army of about 3,000 men. Is Ulster Right? One of our ships of the line came into action in such gallant trim, that it was glorious to behold. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer The same officer who commands a ship of the line in the Mediterranean is considered as equal to the same office in the North Seas. Sydney Smith On the 11th of November Hood sailed from Sandy Hook with eighteen ships of the line, and on the 5th of December anchored at Barbados. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence A noble fleet of about 80 ships of the line was to convey this force to the shores of England, and in the French dockyards immense preparations were made. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History Admiral Graves disobeyed in like manner, and the other ships of the line also continued the action. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters I was ordered, with about thirty more supernumerary midshipmen, to take my passage in a ship of the line, going to Bermuda. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Such a fleet was that under Count d'Estaing, who reached the mouth of Delaware Bay on July 8, 1778, with twelve ships of the line and four frigates. George Washington This reasonable expectation, and skilful conception, was thwarted by a collision, during the night, between a frigate, the Nymphe, 36, and the leading ship of the line, the Alfred, 74. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Seventy vessels, sixteen of them ships of the line, fell into their hands, and supplies that filled ninety-two transports beside. Hero Tales of the Far North The British had only fifteen ships of the line against twenty-seven Spanish ships, but Britain, largely through Nelson's intrepidity, secured an overwhelming victory. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters Indeed nothing can be more dull and monotonous than a blockading cruise "in the team," as we call it; that is, the ships of the line stationed to watch an enemy. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Our private armed vessels were converted into merchantmen, our solitary ship of the line was presented to France, and we had no frigates worth preserving. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator The French authorities give their line of battle as twenty-two ships of the line. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The Spanish Government illegally employed this money to purchase from Russia a fleet of five ships of the line and eight frigates. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation There was a fine fleet of ten ships of the line in the Downs, with the Royal George at their head, all ready for sea. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 09 — Lives and Letters Nelson had come in but a short time previously, with seventeen ships of the line; and he found several more of his countrymen lying there. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet Under these appropriations several navy-yards were established, and frames of live-oak and cedar were furnished for eight ships of the line. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 44, June, 1861 Creator On the 7th of January, 1780, a hundred leagues west of Cape Finisterre, the West India ships parted for their destination, under convoy of a ship of the line and three frigates. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Sixty-six allied ships of the line ploughed the Channel, fifty thousand men, mustered in Normandy, were preparing to burst upon the southern counties. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 In its present state, Goree could not resist a ship of the line. Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816 Undertaken by Order of the French Government, Comprising an Account of the Shipwreck of the Medusa, the Sufferings of the Crew, and the Various Occurrences on Board the Raft, in the Desert of Zaara, at St. Louis, and at the Camp of Daccard. to Which Are Subjoined Observations Respecting the Agriculture of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to the Mouth of the Gambia. There are now being constructed, seriatim, twenty-five ships of the line—one for every state in the Union. A Ramble of Six Thousand Miles through the United States of America The Ottoman fleet hovered for one September week in the offing, but Kanaris's fire-ships took another ship of the line in toll at the roadsteads of Tenedos before it safely regained the Dardanelles. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey Of the eleven hostile ships of the line, only four escaped. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Grant to the President of authority to provide ships of the line, not exceeding ten, "by such means as he may judge best." Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism We could now put to sea, in a few mouths, with a dozen ships of the line; the most spacious, efficient, best, and most beautiful constructions that ever traversed the ocean. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 562, Saturday, August 18, 1832. The great armada, British and French, undertook to bombard Sebastopol, and eight ships of the line were so mauled that they had to go back to Toulon and Portsmouth for repairs. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 As regards the development of the fleet itself, we must push on the completion of our battle-fleet, which consists of ships of the line and the usual complement of large cruisers. Germany and the Next War On the morning of December 12th the entire force sailed again, the main changes in it being in the chief command, and in the addition of Barrington's two ships of the line. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence She commenced last year ten iron-clad ships of the line, and has nearly or quite finished the Warrior, Black Prince, Defiance, and Resistance, while others are progressing. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 46, August, 1861 Accordingly, the Toulon fleet, consisting of seventeen ships of the line and five smaller vessels, put to sea. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson A ship of the line, we said, reproachfully, costs as much as a college; but we are finding out that its masts are a part of the fence round the college. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 Like ships of the line, stately with canvas, the tall clouds pass along the sky, over the glittering roof, over the trees, over the looped and curving river. Men, Women and Ghosts D'Estaing had twelve ships of the line, and two days after this was able to land seven thousand troops. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The French, about 1650, transferred the name to larger vessels, and by 1750 it had been appropriated for a class of war vessels intermediate between corvettes and ships of the line. The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section F, G and H After half an hour's trial of strength, this new antagonist wore and hauled off; but a Spanish squadron of two ships of the line and two frigates came in sight. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson While capable of forging an Armstrong hundred-pounder, or the sheet-anchor for a ship of the line, it could hammer a nail, or crack a nut without bruising the kernel. Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers Over the trees the great clouds go, tiered, stately, like ships of the line bright with canvas. Men, Women and Ghosts For ships of the line of that day this would make the interval between each two about four ships' length. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence A ship of the line is one of the most magnificent combinations of the genius of man with the powers of nature. Les Misérables Four ships of the line, three frigates, and the FOX cutter, formed the squadron; and he was allowed to choose such ships and officers as he thought proper. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson I have been in a ship of the line, two frigates, three sloops of war, and several smaller craft; and such is the result of all my experience in Uncle Sam's navy. Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast A little shivering breeze runs through the linden-trees, and the tiered clouds blow across the sky like ships of the line, stately with canvas. Men, Women and Ghosts Information had been received that an allied fleet of thirty-two ships of the line, five only of which were French, had sailed from Cadiz early in June, to cruise between Ushant and Scilly. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence In the harbour was a French ship of the line. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories His first business was to summon Troubridge to join him, with all the ships of the line under his command, and a frigate, if possible. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Nothing like that ever happened to a ship of the line on a comparatively quiet night! Quaint Courtships VII Over the slate roof tall clouds, like ships of the line, pass along the sky. Men, Women and Ghosts On the 11th of September the expedition started, one hundred and eighty-three sail in all; thirty-four being ships of the line, with a dozen smaller cruisers, the rest unarmed vessels. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Early in May the French sent off a fleet of twelve ships of the line and six frigates, carrying a large number of troops commanded by Count D'Estaing. True to the Old Flag A Tale of the American War of Independence The Danish navy, at this time, consisted of 23 ships of the line, with about 31 frigates and smaller vessels, exclusive of guard-ships. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson While we were getting under way, six English ships of the line, one of them a three decker, came into the Bay. The Journal of a Mission to the Interior of Africa, in the Year 1805 Such old pieces always seem'd to me built like an ancient ship of the line, solid and lock'd from keel up—oak and metal and knots. Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy There being in Fort Royal four French ships of the line, six British were left to check them, and on the 3d of February the fleet reached its destination. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence At the same period it was publicly announced by the Americans, that their navy consisted of six ships of the line, eleven frigates, and twenty-two sloops. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 The Swedes had 18 ships of the line, 14 frigates and sloops, seventy-four galleys and smaller vessels, besides gun-boats; and this force was in a far better state of equipment than the Danish. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson On the death of that commander at Corunna, the troops under his command returned to England: a ship of the line, with two Hanoverian battalions on board, was lost during the passage. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 She was an English ship of the line. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea At the same time, two French ships of the line and thirteen hundred troops had sailed from Martinique against Tobago. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence It consists of twelve ships of the line, some frigates, bomb ketches, and a large number of troops. Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette Of twelve ships of the line, one was entirely useless, and two others in a situation where they could not render half the service which was required of them. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Eleven ships of the line, one frigate, and two bomb-ships, were fitted out: transports were provided, on board of which the army embarked and sailed for Boston in New England. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 "Tell ye 'taint etiquette to have men in your tops only in general actions and duels atween ships of the line," he was saying in slow and painful voice, very querulous. The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea On the 10th Hood left Antigua with fourteen ships of the line, direct for the Capes. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence She was a fourth rate ship of the line, mounting sixty guns, and carrying a crew of four hundred men. American Prisoners of the Revolution The other ships of the line, looking only to Nelson, continued the action. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson There are only twelve ships of the line and twelve first class frigates, including receiving-ships and those on the stocks. The Englishwoman in America It was truly grievous to see them there and not be able to get at them, for no ship of the line or even frigate could get near enough to tackle them. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War A peremptory summons from the commander of a dozen ships of the line secured immediate submission. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence It was in these terms that Governor Phillip spoke of it, and certainly he did not exaggerate when he added that a thousand ships of the line could easily manoeuvre within it. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Admiral Gravina, with six Spanish ships of the line and two French, come out to him, and they sailed without a moment's loss of time. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson In August of 1816 he was again transferred, to the Queen Charlotte, Captain Brisbane, a ship of the line of 120 guns, and the flagship of Admiral Lord Exmouth, commanding in the Mediterranean. Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir By one account his force consisted of eleven ships of the line, twenty frigates, and thirty-four transports and fireships, or sixty-five in all. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II The two other French ships of the line got up during the forenoon of the 21st, so that the action that afternoon, though desultory, might be called general. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence On November 18 his squadron sighted six French ships of the line and some frigates, and gave chase. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders The Spaniards had one four-decker, of one hundred and thirty-six guns; six three-deckers, of one hundred and twelve; two eighty-four, eighteen seventy-four—in all, twenty-seven ships of the line, with ten frigates and a brig. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson One vessel only can enter at a time; but the largest ships of the line can anchor very near land to take in water. Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 Another list gives a total of sixty-six, of which ten were ships of the line, twenty-two were frigates and fireships, and thirty-four were transports. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II He detailed five ships of the line to remain with Hotham at Santa Lucia, for the protection of the Windward Islands. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence "Yes; it consists of about thirty-six ships of the line; but the maritime power of Russia is trifling." The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea The armament at Toulon consisted of thirteen ships of the line, seven forty-gun frigates, with twenty-four smaller vessels of war, and nearly 200 transports. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson The remarkable action between the Russian flotilla of gunboats and galleys and a Turkish fleet of ships of the line and frigates in the Liman Sea in 1788 will be readily recollected. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 3: Thomas Jefferson On the 12th March the Admiralty notified the Board of Ordnance that twenty-two ships of the line—the names of which were stated—were 'coming forward' for sea. Sea-Power and Other Studies At the same moment that d'Estaing with twenty-five ships of the line had confronted Byron's twenty-one, the Channel fleet of forty sail had seen gathering against it a host of sixty-six. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence In thirteen years he increased the navy from thirty ships to two hundred and seventy-three, one hundred of which were ships of the line. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers The yacht, which had been lying off Brighton, was accompanied by eight other steamers, and joined at Walmer by two ships of the line. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 The latter, commanded by their most celebrated admiral, were completely defeated, and several of their ships of the line destroyed. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 3: Thomas Jefferson There remained thirty-one ships which, as far as could be ascertained, account for the additional force which the Government had decided to put in commission, more than two-thirds of them being ships of the line. Sea-Power and Other Studies From St. Kitts the July "trade" was sent home with two ships of the line. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence My august Roman father, who has cast me off, sails as a very great Indian gun, in a ship of the line, from Spithead, early in September. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale There were thirteen ships of the line and four frigates, and, of these, three were 80-gun ships, and one, towering high above the rest, with her three decks, was L'Orient, of 120 guns. A Book of Golden Deeds The mutineers hoisted the red flag, May 23, and, being joined by vessels from other squadrons, found themselves presently masters of eleven ships of the line, and thirteen frigates. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 The French Navy had at the beginning 73, at the end of the war 39, ships of the line; the British began the contest with 135 and ended it with 202. Sea-Power and Other Studies These were a Spanish squadron of eleven ships of the line, and two 26-gun frigates. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The navy at the outbreak of hostilities consisted of about seventy ships of the line, and as many frigates and large corvettes, with a hundred smaller vessels. The Eve of the French Revolution It was something like a great ship of the line being compelled to surrender to a little monitor. Try and Trust That Admiral Keppel was at Plymouth, and had sent to demand three more ships of the line to enable him to meet the French. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 Napoleon had at his disposal between seventy and eighty French, Dutch, and Spanish ships of the line, of which some sixty-seven were available at the beginning of the Trafalgar campaign. Sea-Power and Other Studies It may be mentioned here as indicative of the government's dilemmas, that Rodney was censured for having left one ship of the line at the Rock. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence The town of Tisbury is remarkable for the excellence of its timber, and has a harbour where the water is deep enough for ships of the line. Letters from an American Farmer It consisted of nineteen ships of the line, eighteen frigates or smaller men-of-war, and 150 transports containing about 10,000 soldiers, nearly all infantry. Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom The French fleet sailed on the 7th, consisting of thirty-one ships of the line, two fifty-gun ships, and eight frigates. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 In January 1805, besides other ships of the class in distant waters or specially employed, we—on our side—had eighty ships of the line in commission. Sea-Power and Other Studies In the course of January, 1781, he was joined by a division of eight ships of the line from England, under the command of Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood,—Nelson's Lord Hood. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence During another of her cruises the Argo pursued an artfully disguised ship of the line which could have blown her to kingdom come with a broadside of thirty guns. The Old Merchant Marine; A chronicle of American ships and sailors They will be afloat before the end of the year, gentlemen; the king will have fifty ship of the line. The Man in the Iron Mask The British Channel fleet for the defense of home coasts numbered forty ships of the line while France and Spain together had sixty-six. Washington and His Comrades in Arms; a chronicle of the War of Independence In 1803 we had four ships of the line in the West Indian area. Sea-Power and Other Studies "They seemed much inclined to cut off the convoy, and had it much in their power by means of their large frigates, independent of ships of the line." The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Scotland had not a single ship of the line, nor a single dockyard where such a ship could be built. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5 A noble fleet of about eighty ships of the line was to convoy this force to the shores of England. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 In the West Indies she had twenty-one ships of the line while France had twenty-five. Washington and His Comrades in Arms; a chronicle of the War of Independence Like their predecessors, the ships of the line, it is really battleships which in a naval war dominate the situation. Sea-Power and Other Studies Barrington had two ships of the line: his flagship, the Prince of Wales, 74, and the Boyne, 70. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence A hundred and fifty ships of the line could be counted at once from the watchtower of Saint Catharine's. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 He had taken many vessels, and among them two ships of the line; and he had not, during his long absence in a remote sea, lost a single vessel either by war or by weather. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 The British, practically without any naval defense, were confronted at once by twenty-two French ships of the line, eleven frigates, and many transports carrying an army. Washington and His Comrades in Arms; a chronicle of the War of Independence A fleet of ships of the line as long as it could keep the sea, that is, until it had to retreat into port before a stronger fleet, controlled a certain area of water. Sea-Power and Other Studies There he was joined on the 10th of March by three ships of the line from Europe: two 74's and one 64. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence Thirty ships of the line, all third rates and fourth rates, were collected in the Thames, under the command of Lord Dartmouth. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 I counted fourteen ships of the line lying unrigged in the basin, besides the Tonant of eighty guns, which was in dock repairing, and a new frigate on the stocks. Travels through France and Italy On September 14, 1780, there arrived and anchored at Sandy Hook, New York, fourteen British ships of the line under Rodney, the doughtiest of the British admirals afloat. Washington and His Comrades in Arms; a chronicle of the War of Independence In the earlier time there were ships which were intermediate between the ship of the line and the frigate. Sea-Power and Other Studies I say ship of the line, because the shape of the monster suggested the idea—the hull of one of our seventy-four might convey a very tolerable conception of the general outline. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 Although upreared upon the summit of a wave more than a hundred times her own altitude, her apparent size exceeded that of any ship of the line or East Indiaman in existence. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 Possibly ships of the line will proceed through the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal and make a combined attack with the Russian fleet on the British near Copenhagen. The Coming Conquest of England A British fleet, numbering nineteen ships of the line, commanded by Admiral Graves, left New York on the 31st of August and five days later stood off the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. Washington and His Comrades in Arms; a chronicle of the War of Independence Off these ports lay the great squadrons of the English ships of the line, never, in gale or in calm, relaxing their watch upon the rival war-ships of the French emperor. Hero Tales from American History Like a potter's vessel broke The great ships of the line; They were carried away as a smoke, Or sank like lead in the brine. The Complete Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow He then pillaged the island of Salamis, and finally came to moorings off Piraeus with one hundred and fifty ships of the line, and established a strict blockade against all merchant ships entering that harbour. Hellenica |
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