Champions of the fleet

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fraser, Edward

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Champions of the Fleet: Captains and Men-of-War and Days That Helped to Make..." by Edward Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the stories of notable naval battles and historical figures from England's maritime history, focusing particularly on the evolution of the famed Dreadnought warships. Through its exploration of the naval exploits during crucial moments, the book aims to shed light on the pivotal role that the Royal Navy played in shaping the British Empire. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the historical significance of the first Dreadnought, a ship named by Queen Elizabeth in response to the Massacre of Saint Bartholomew's Day in 1572. It details how the construction of these ships was driven by the need for a robust navy amidst rising threats from foreign powers. Additionally, it highlights key figures like Captain Stephen Borough, who oversaw the Dreadnought's building, and discusses the strategic naming practices of ships to bolster national spirit. This sets a tone of reverence for the naval tradition and an appreciation for the bravery and strategic acumen of those who served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Our Dreadnoughts: their name and battle record

"Kent claims the first blow"

The avengers of the Black Hole: what the Navy did for Clive

Boscawen's battle: the taking of the Téméraire

Hawke's finest prize: how the Formidable changed her flag

When the Victory first joined the fleet: how they built the Victory at Chatham

On Valentine's night in Frigate Bay

The pageant of the Donegal: a memory of '98

On board our flagships at Trafalgar: Captain Hardy and those who manned the Victory; under fire with Collingwood; "Old Ironsides" and the third in command.

Credits:

The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-08-02