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Now came the starboard column of ships of the line, a three decker in the lead, towering over the waves, her three rows of chequered gunports revealing themselves as she approached, a blue vice-admiral's flag blowing from her fore topgallant mast.
Hornblower And The Crisis Forester, C. S. 1967
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This Black vice-admiral's mind was not at all what he had expected to encounter -- it was; in every respect, of Lensman grade!
First Lensman Smith, E. E. 1950
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"Then let him have his chance," was the vice-admiral's reply.
In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Lucy Foster Madison 1898
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It was more than the vice-admiral's dignity and caution could endure.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 John [Editor] Rudd 1885
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The "Argonaut" was rolling helpless, without masts or rudder; the "Caribou" had thrown overboard all the starboard guns of her upper deck; and the vice-admiral's ship, the "Trident," was in scarcely better condition.
A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II Francis Parkman 1858
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De Baçan's own ship was sunk and the vice-admiral's was set on fire.
English Seamen in the Sixteenth Century Lectures Delivered at Oxford Easter Terms 1893-4 James Anthony Froude 1856
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This was owing to the vice-admiral's bravery in going so close to the shore; the majority of the shot, flying high, struck her rigging instead of her hull.
Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign William Henry Giles Kingston 1847
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The vice-admiral's galleon was called 'Our Lady of La Vega, 'the rear-admiral's was the
PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845
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The vice-admiral's galleon was called 'Our Lady of La Vega, 'the rear-admiral's was the
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1600-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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The vice-admiral's galleon was called 'Our Lady of La Vega, 'the rear-admiral's was the
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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