Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 · London : Sidgewick & Jackson, litd · leaf 402
s one often finds themto-day on some old coaster or fishing smack. Themasts of the British warships were painted whiteusually before any engagement with the French, so asto distinguish them from the Gallic masts, which wereblack. It was the superiority of the British gunnery whichwon most of our… … <5 2 s HZ H a I h < z<1
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