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+ Century:18th / The 'Royal George' Engaging the 'Soleil Royal' in Quiberon Bay, 1759
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Admiral Hawke in this engagement gained a decisive victory. The Royal George was the first of an improved type of ship. Her end was a tragic one, for she capsized and sank at Spithead, taking 900 people with her.
- Author
- The British Navy Book
By Cyril Field
Available from gutenberg.org - Posted on
- Wednesday 10 November 2021
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- 900*510
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- Century:18th, Place:Britain, War, Warship
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