A Fleet Of British Ships At War

Close With A Frenchman, But Out-maneuver A Russian.

The Bravest Man Feels An Anxiety 'circa Praecordia' As He Enters The Battle; But He Dreads Disgrace Yet More.

Duty Is The Great Business Of A Sea Officer; All Private Considerations Must Give Way To It, However Painful It May Be.

In Sea Affairs, Nothing Is Impossible, And Nothing Is Improbable.

Something Must Be Left To Chance; Nothing Is Certain In A Sea Fight