Ocean's Story; or, Triumphs of Thirty Centuries Maritime Adventures, Achievements, Explorations, Discoveries and Inventions; and of the Rise and Progress of Ship-Building and Ocean Navigation, from the Ark to the Iron Steamships

CHAPTER XL.--Piratical Voyage under George Anson--Unparalleled

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Mortality--Arrival and Sojourn at Juan Fernandez--A Prize--Capture of Paita--Preparations to attack the Manilla Galleon--Disappointment--Fortunate Arrival at Tinian--Romantic Account of the Island--A Storm--Anson's Ship driven out to Sea--The Abandoned Crew set about building a Boat--Return of the Centurion--Battle with the Manilla Galleon--Anson's Arrival in England--The Proceeds of the Cruise 393