Bucentaure

The Emperor delayed only a short time to look at the 'Bucentaure'; which is the title of the magnificent vessel in which the Doge of Venice was accustomed to celebrate his marriage with the sea; and a Venetian never sees without deep chagrin this old monument of the former glory of his country.

Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various

His flagship, the "Bucentaure," had been struck and damaged by lightning.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

French accounts of the battle tell of the terrible destruction caused on board the "Bucentaure" by this concentrated fire.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

Villeneuve's flagship, the "Bucentaure," was one of these.

Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale

At length orders were given to fire; and as it had been discovered that the French admiral, who hoisted no colours, was in the "Bucentaure," of eighty guns,

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr

The Emperor delayed only a short time to look at the 'Bucentaure'; which is the title of the magnificent vessel in which the Doge of Venice was accustomed to celebrate his marriage with the sea; and a Venetian never sees without deep chagrin this old monument of the former glory of his country.

Recollections of the private life of Napoleon Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 1895

While this _mêlée_ was in progress, the French flagship "Bucentaure" surrendered, at five minutes past two; but, before hauling down the flag, Villeneuve made a signal to his recreant van, -- "The ships that are not engaged, take positions which will bring them most rapidly under fire."

The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

Thereupon everything about the "Bucentaure," some seven or eight ships, at least, opened upon this single enemy, as the allied rear and centre had upon the "Royal Sovereign;" for it was imperative to stop her way, if possible, or at least to deaden it, and so to delay as long as might be the moment when she could bring her broadside to bear effectively.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

From the relative positions of the two vessels, the shot ranged from end to end of the "Bucentaure," and the injury was tremendous.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

"Bucentaure," French flagship at Trafalgar, Nelson's encounter with, ii.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877