Trafalgar; James Grant, Hms Norseman 1799 - 1806 : James Grant, Hms Norseman 1799-1806 (My Story) - Softcover

Bryan Perrett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439994217 ISBN 13: 9780439994217

Publisher: Hippo/Scholastic, 2002

Synopsis

The yards came round, spilling the wind from the sails, and Norse man slowed to a standstill just out of range of the enemy's guns wallowing a little in the swell. More and more of the ships in Lord Nelson's column were coming up in turn to add the weight of their gunfire to the fray. Beyond, I could see the ships of Admiral Collingwood's column similarly engaged. It was a tremendous spectacle that almost made me forget the task I had been given. I looked towards the front of the enemy line and, sure enough, five of their ships were turning slowly and heading back towards the fighting...

About this edition

• Publisher: Hippo/Scholastic
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0439994217
• ISBN 13: 9780439994217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160