The Life And Character of Stephen Decatur Late Commodore And Post Captain in Th
The Life And Character of Stephen Decatur Late Commodore And Post Captain in Th
S Putnam Samuel Putnam Waldo
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George's Cross" on the Macedonian ; and the little Hornet still retained her stings. They passed into the sound ; and when off Hunt's Point, the main-mast of the Commodore's ship was struck with lightning, and his broad pendant came down ; being compelled, surely, in this instance, to yield to a " superior force. " It entered a port-hole — went down the after hatchway, through the ward- room, into the Surgeon's room — tore up his bed, and put out his candle — then passed between the skin and ci...eling of the ship, and tore up about twenty nails of her copper at the water's edge. The Macedonian, but 100 yards astern, hove her top-sails aback, fearing the lire might find its way to the magazine. The Squad- ron, however, was soon again under full sail. Upon June 1st, a British 74 was discovered off the harbour of New-London. Immediate sail was made for her, and a prize was already taken in anticipation. At this moment the remainder of the British squadron —a 74, a Razee, and a frigate, showed themselves, 200 LIFE OP coming from their covert behind Montauk Point.
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