21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] BOULOGNE <br/>Nelson's report from Medusa, off...
BOULOGNE
Nelson's report from Medusa, off Boulogne: SIR, The Enemy's Vessels, Brigs, and Flats,(Lugger rigged), and a Schooner, Twenty-four in number, were this Morning, at Daylight, anchored in a Line in Front of the Town of Boulogne; the Wind being favourable for the Bombs to act, I made the Signal for them to weigh, and to throw Shells at the Vessels, but as little as possible to annoy the Town….What damage the Enemy have sustained, beyond what we see is impossible to tell. The whole of this Affair is of no further Consequence, than to shew the Enemy they cannot, with Impunity, come outside their Ports"….NELSON and BRONTE, in a complete issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated 8th of August,1801
Estimated at £200 - £300
Nelson's report from Medusa, off Boulogne: SIR, The Enemy's Vessels, Brigs, and Flats,(Lugger rigged), and a Schooner, Twenty-four in number, were this Morning, at Daylight, anchored in a Line in Front of the Town of Boulogne; the Wind being favourable for the Bombs to act, I made the Signal for them to weigh, and to throw Shells at the Vessels, but as little as possible to annoy the Town….What damage the Enemy have sustained, beyond what we see is impossible to tell. The whole of this Affair is of no further Consequence, than to shew the Enemy they cannot, with Impunity, come outside their Ports"….NELSON and BRONTE, in a complete issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated 8th of August,1801
BOULOGNE
Nelson's report from Medusa, off Boulogne: SIR, The Enemy's Vessels, Brigs, and Flats,(Lugger rigged), and a Schooner, Twenty-four in number, were this Morning, at Daylight, anchored in a Line in Front of the Town of Boulogne; the Wind being favourable for the Bombs to act, I made the Signal for them to weigh, and to throw Shells at the Vessels, but as little as possible to annoy the Town….What damage the Enemy have sustained, beyond what we see is impossible to tell. The whole of this Affair is of no further Consequence, than to shew the Enemy they cannot, with Impunity, come outside their Ports"….NELSON and BRONTE, in a complete issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated 8th of August,1801
Nelson's report from Medusa, off Boulogne: SIR, The Enemy's Vessels, Brigs, and Flats,(Lugger rigged), and a Schooner, Twenty-four in number, were this Morning, at Daylight, anchored in a Line in Front of the Town of Boulogne; the Wind being favourable for the Bombs to act, I made the Signal for them to weigh, and to throw Shells at the Vessels, but as little as possible to annoy the Town….What damage the Enemy have sustained, beyond what we see is impossible to tell. The whole of this Affair is of no further Consequence, than to shew the Enemy they cannot, with Impunity, come outside their Ports"….NELSON and BRONTE, in a complete issue of THE LONDON GAZETTE, dated 8th of August,1801
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
