Linnet

We heartily recommend 'Linnet' to all readers of fiction, who like to study character through its rainbow sheen.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various

At the opening of the season, the American vessels lay in Otter Creek; and, just as they were ready to leave port, the enemy appeared off the mouth of the creek with a force consisting of the brig "Linnet" and eight or ten galleys.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

The "Linnet," in the mean time, had engaged the "Eagle," and poured in her broadsides with such effect that the springs on the cables of the American were cut away, and she could no longer bring her broadsides to bear.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

The raking fire from the "Linnet" had dismounted carronades and long guns one by one, until but a single serviceable gun was left in the starboard battery.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

It was a dangerous manoeuvre; for, as the ship veered round, her stern was presented to the "Linnet," affording an opportunity for raking, which the gunners on that plucky little vessel immediately improved.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

The "Linnet" thereupon dashed in among the American gunboats, and, driving them off, commenced a raking fire upon the "Saratoga."

The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

She was so much superior to the "Linnet," which had only sixteen guns, long 12-pounders, that the incontestable supremacy remained with the Americans, and it was impossible for the British squadron to show itself at all until their new ship was completed.

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877

After this, the "Linnet," supported by the "Chub," would become the opponent of the "Eagle," reduced more nearly to equality by the punishment already received.

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877

This remoteness enabled her to keep her flag flying till her consorts had surrendered; but the credit of being last to strike belongs really to the "Linnet," Captain Pring.

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877

At the Court Martial two witnesses, Lieutenant Drew of the "Linnet," and Brydone, master of the "Confiance," swore that after the action

Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 2 1877