The Naval Chronicle
The Naval Chronicle by Clarke is a significant reissue published by Cambridge University Press in 1807, comprising 576 pages in English. This edition presents a complete printed reproduction of a vital maritime publication that was influential in its time, covering a wide array of topics related to British maritime and military history. The content includes accounts of naval battles, lists of ships, promotions, marriages, courts martial, and biographies, along with poetry and letters, all enriched by engravings and charts pertinent to naval engagements and key harbors globally.
Readers will find detailed accounts of naval activities, particularly from the West Indies station and the Dardanelles, as well as discussions surrounding the unsuccessful attack on Buenos Aires, which resulted in the court martial of Admiral Sir Home Popham. The volume also addresses political matters such as Lord Cochrane’s election speeches and the abolition of the slave trade, while technical papers delve into shipbuilding and pilot regulations. This comprehensive collection serves as a crucial resource for those interested in naval history, biography, and the evolution of naval architecture during a transformative period.
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The Naval Chronicle, published in 40 volumes between 1799 and 1818, is a key source for British maritime and military history. This reissue is the first complete printed reproduction of what was the most influential maritime publication of its day. The subjects covered range from accounts of battles and lists of ships to notices of promotions and marriages, courts martial and deaths, and biographies, poetry and letters. Each volume also contains engravings and charts relating to naval engagements and important harbours around the world. Volume 17 (1807) contains accounts of activity on the West Indies station and in the Dardanelles. It also elaborates on the preceding volume’s report of the unsuccessful attack on Buenos Aires which led to the court martial of Admiral Sir Home Popham. Political topics include Lord Cochrane’s election speeches and the abolition of the slave trade, and technical papers cover shipbuilding and the regulation of pilots.
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