The hardships they had endured and sickness had already carried off many of the seamen of both ships.
Both ships, after passing through Behring's Straits, encountered an icy barrier, against which the Discovery was nearly lost.
The minister then told Vasco da Gama that he must land all the merchandise from both ships, and have it put into the factory, and that after that the King would fill them up with what they required.
The commander having consulted the officers of both ships, it was agreed that any further attempt to proceed in that direction would be useless.
By the healthy condition of the crews of both shipsat our arrival, I thought to have made my stay at the Cape very short.
This wind, which was always the troublesome one to us, soon brought the ice closer and closer, till it pressed with very considerable violence on both ships, though the most upon the Fury, which lay in a very exposed situation.
I now felt more sensibly than ever the necessity I have elsewhere pointed out, of both ships employed on this kind of service being of the same size, equipped in the same manner, and alike efficient in every respect.
The damage to spars and rigging, which turned out to be unimportant in both ships, was soon made good; and about 3 p.
In less than half an hour afterwards we lost sight of both ships.
This day we began to read prayers in both ships mornings or evenings, as opportunity would permit, according to the Church of England, designing to continue it the term of the voyage.
It singularly happened that the Speedwell had still on board the whole stock of wine, brandy, and other liquors, designed for the supply of both ships.
Both ships being in condition for sea, Captain Eaton took 400 sacks of flour on board his ship, and agreed with Captain Cowley to take the charge of the Nicholas as master.
Accordingly on the 13th March, in a general consultation by the officers of both ships, it was agreed to make the attempt jointly, both ships boarding her at once, as the only chance of taking her.
November By the healthy condition of the crews of both ships at our arrival, I thought to have made my stay at the Cape very short.
Cornelius Howteman was chief commander of both ships, with the title of general, having a commission from Prince Maurice.
Captain Hawkins came on board me, and, as I was very unwell, I sent him ashore with the boats of both ships.
The commodore left a packet with dispatches for the Spanish ambassador at the court of London, to be forwarded by the first ship which should depart hence direct for England; and on the 12th both ships sailed.
Having continued here till Friday the 4th of January, and completed the wood and water of both ships, for which purpose I had entered the streight, I determined to steer back again in search of Falkland's Islands.
They have again promised, however, that a horse will be got ready, and in the mean time, a fresh stock of beef and vegetables has been sent to both ships, which has pacified John a little.
During the whole of this morning we were engaged in the survey, accompanied by several of the midshipmen of both ships.
Both ships fired as fast as they could load, but the men of the Shannon were much better hands at their work, and their balls tore the American ship in a terrible manner.
The bowsprit of the Guerriere caught fast in the rigging of the Constitution, and the sailors on both ships tried to board.
The alarm was given, orders were shouted, revolvers and side-arms were hastily assumed, and sailors commenced rushing and shouting from all parts of both ships.
One night, while the ships were lashed alongside, a great uproar arose on both ships.
Both ships were in darkness, every man on the Wolf was at his station, and at the slightest sign from the cruiser the Wolf's guns and torpedoes would have immediately come into action.
At daybreak on the 13th both ships arrived at the Nazareth Bank, and before 9 a.
Both ships at once turned about and spliced again the same afternoon, and made a fresh start.
The fact, of course, was known instantly on both ships, but the cause was unknown.
This wind, which was always the troublesome one to us, soon brought the ice closer and closer, till it pressed with very considerable violence on both ships, though the most upon the Fury, which lay in a very exposed situation.
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