Hannay, David, 1853-1934 · Boston, Little, Brown · leaf 396
en-of-warwould be left to protect the slow trade. It was fortunate for the convoy that the gale of theloth was as brief as it was violent. If it had lasted for twoor three days the whole convoy might have been scatteredbeyond hope of complete reunion. In that case a largepart of it might have… … THE SEA TRADER IN WAR-TIME 353 Sir Samuels squadron was near. They might very wellhave been protected only by one line-of-battle ship, and shemight have suffered the misfortune of the Monarca. Allher ironwork of the main channel gave way, and the mastwent by the board. The mizzenmast and fore…
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