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The Ocean, and another large French ship, called the Redoubtable, endeavouring to escape, ran ashore at Cape Logas, on the coast of Portugal; and the French admiral and some of the crew got ashore; but we, finding it impossible to get the ships off, set fire to them both.
The Life of Olaudah Equiano Or Gustavus Vassa The African Equiano, Olaudah 1789
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The Ocean, and another large French ship, called the Redoubtable, endeavouring to escape, ran ashore at Cape Logas, on the coast of Portugal; and the French admiral and some of the crew got ashore; but we, finding it impossible to get the ships
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In the midst of this terrific scene Nelson -- the brave, undaunted Nelson -- fell: a rifle or musket-ball from the mizen-top of the "Redoubtable" passed through him, and he fell on his knees on the very spot where his secretary had before him breathed his last.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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"Redoubtable" to help the French to extinguish theirs.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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At length the "Redoubtable" took fire, and the flames spread to the "Victory."
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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He sent for Hardy, but before the captain could be found the hurrahing on the deck told that the "Redoubtable" had surrendered.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers Elbert Hubbard 1885
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"Redoubtable," struck Nelson on the shoulder and passed down through the vertebræ.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers Elbert Hubbard 1885
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Nelson's men had shot the hull of the "Redoubtable" full of holes and once set fire to her.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers Elbert Hubbard 1885
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The "Redoubtable" was only second in strength and equipment.
Notable Events of the Nineteenth Century Great Deeds of Men and Nations and the Progress of the World Various 1870
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After the Redoubtable crashed helplessly into the Temeraire, British sailors lashed the smaller vessel to their portside and fought on.
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