The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth

The life and services of Lord Exmouth are of no common interest; not more because he has advanced the reputation of his country, and connected his name with her history, than th...

In less than four years Sir Edward had fought as many severe actions, and the number of his successes is even less remarkable than the very small loss with which he generally ob...

The capture of the first frigate in a war is always an object of much interest; and the circumstances of the late action, the merit of which was enhanced by the skill and gallan...

France, having at length obtained internal quiet, and a settled Government under the Directory, and secured the alliance of Spain and Holland, prepared for a decisive blow again...

The arduous charge of a commander-in-chief requires more than great decision, and a judgment matured by experience. It claims also a mind naturally comprehensive, that it may be...

The town of Algiers is built on the declivity of a hill fronting to the eastward. It is of a triangular form, having for its base the sea-front, which is about a mile in length,...

The expedition to the Scheldt was being fitted out when Sir Edward arrived from India; and had he reached England but a few days sooner, it was understood that he would have rec...

gaining the shore. In this situation we had continued for a considerable time. His bowsprit had been at two different times over our quarter-deck, but never so far forward as to...

Lord Exmouth's services were acknowledged as became such a victory. He was advanced to the dignity of a Viscount, and received an honourable augmentation of his arms. In the cen...

The _Impetueux_ remained with the Channel fleet until she was paid off at the end of the war, when Sir Edward was allowed a short repose. He passed it chiefly in the quiet of do...

Rich only in reputation, and with an increasing family, Captain Pellew felt the pressure of narrow circumstances; and with the mistake so often made by naval officers, he though...

The contest for naval supremacy was so entirely decided by the battle of Trafalgar, that no opportunity was afterwards afforded for great successes. But at the end of the war, w...

There are circumstances which in a few weeks or months may give the experience of years; and when these occur in early life, they make a permanent impression on the character. I...

Presented to the King and knighted--His liberality to the widow of Captain Mullon--Use of carronades--He suggests the employment of independent squadrons in the western part of...

Remarks on Sir Edward's character as a seaman and an officer--His conduct when his ship was on fire--His consideration for his officers and men--The Duke of Northumberland--Muti...

Character required for a Commander-in-chief--Hostility of the new Ministry--Sir T. Troubridge sent to take the more valuable part of the command--Oversight of the Admiralty--Dis...

Birth and education--Anecdote of early daring--Enters the Navy--Leaves his ship, with one of his companions, at Marseilles--Joins the _Blonde_, Captain Pownoll--His activity--An...

State of parties--Enemy's preparations for invasion--Reflections on Ireland--Lord Exmouth's opinion on the Roman Catholic question--Sir E. Pellew watches Brest with his frigates...

Influence of the late campaigns on his character--His extraordinary strength and activity--Narrow escapes from drowning--Appointed to a guard-ship--Presses for active employment...

Sir Edward created Baron Exmouth--His letter on the occasion--Made Knight of the Bath--Renewal of hostilities--Resumes the command in the Mediterranean--Services at Naples--Serv...

Becomes a farmer--Remarks on naval officers' farming--His ill success--Omen of his future fortune--Offered a command in the Russian Navy--Remarks on serving foreign states--War...

Honours paid him--His exertions for his officers--Thanks of Parliament--Activity of his mind--Command at Plymouth--Trial of the Queen--His unpopularity, and remarks on it--His i...

Declines an offer to be second in command in the Mediterranean--Commander-in-chief in the North Sea; his activity and energy--Receives the Mediterranean command--Affair off Toul...

Description of the defences--Force demanded by Lord Exmouth--Surprise of the Admiralty at the small force he required--Lord Exmouth's confidence--His entire satisfaction with th...

Peace--Made Colonel of Marines--His popularity--Envy in consequence--Anecdote--Elected M.P. for Barnstaple--State of parties--Renewal of hostilities--Appointed to the _Tonnant_,...