Minerve

A glace at the history of the universities will show how much they are indebted in this respect to the care and industry of the monks (see, e.g., the brief accounts in "Minerve", II, Strasburg, 1893).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

This difference of opinion between the heads of the forces led to a protracted and vexatious delay, during which we of the fleet busied ourselves successfully in raising the French thirty-eight-gun frigate, "Minerve," which her crew had sunk in San Fiorenzo harbour.

Under the Meteor Flag Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War Harry Collingwood 1886

The "Minerve" imitated them, but altered her course so as to edge away gradually from her dangerous neighbors.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

The delay allowed the "Minerve" to be completely refitted, two of her masts and most of her rigging having to be renewed.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

At half-past three another Spanish frigate came up, and, in order to meet this fresh enemy on fairly equal terms, the "Minerve" had to drop her prize.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

With every spar wounded, and a hostile fleet in sight, the "Minerve" nevertheless makes good her retreat.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

"Minerve," and, taking with him one frigate besides, returned into the

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

He, with many of his crew, had been transferred to the "Minerve," and remained prisoners.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

The pursuit lasted through the day, the "Minerve" being hard pressed in consequence of the injuries received by all her masts during the engagement; but both British frigates succeeded in shaking off their pursuers.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877

The "Minerve" was consequently at a disadvantage until she got fairly from under its lee, and the chase through the Straits became close enough to draw the idlers of the town and garrison in crowds to the hillsides.

The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 (of 2) The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain 1877