The Life of John Jervis - Admiral Lord St Vincent

• Autore: Anson R.N. Captain W. V
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2012; ©2012
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (211 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Admirals - Great Britain; Naval discipline
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- PREFACE -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- CHAPTER I - HIS EARLY LIFE -1735-1769 -- Birth and Education of J. Jervis-Entry into the Navy-Service in the West Indies-Sails with Boscawen-Serves under Saunders- Action in the Experiment with the xebeque-Serves in Canada under Sir Charles [Saunders-The capture of Quebec-Relations with Wolfe - Peace consigns him to the shore -- CHAPTER II - SERVICE AS CAPTAIN - 1769-1774 -- Appointed to the Alarm-Liberates two Turkish slaves-Shipwrecked in the Bay of Marseilles-His attachment to Miss Parker- Attendance on the Duke of Gloucester in Italy-Paid off and travels with Barrington on the Continent -- CHAPTER III - EFFICIENCY AND HONOURS - 1775-1782 -- Appointed to the Foudroyant-The battle of Ushant-The subsequent court-martial on Keppel-Serves under Sir Charles Hardy- Under Barrington-Spirited action and capture of the Pégase, in which he is wounded-Serves under Howe at the relief of Gibraltar-His splLetters from Barre and Keppel -- CHAPTER IV - TROUBLOUS TIMES - 1775-1790 -- American Independence-Rodney's letter-Discipline in the Navy bad-The country impoverished by the war-Foreign fleets in the Channel-Ireland in a perturbed state-The Foudroyant pays off-Jervis enters Parliament-His speeches in the House -Hoists his flag inHereditary claims to advancement -- CHAPTER V - THE NINE YEARS WAR - 1792-1802 -- The French Revolution-War with France-Jervis hoists his flag in the Boyne and sails for the West Indies with a squadron -Sir Charles Grey commands the forces-The distinguished officers who served under him-Attack on Martinique-Captain Faulkner's intrepid The Boyne arrives at Spithead and is burnt. -- CHAPTER VI - THE MEDITERRANEAN COMMAND -1795-1796. ; Sir John Jervis appointed to command in the Mediterranean-Sails in the Lively-Hoists his flag in the Victory at San Fiorenzo Bay-His discipline-He meets Nelson-The outlook on the station-Bonaparte's advance into Italy - Jervis communicates with Austrian gDifficulty of holding Corsica -- CHAPTER VII - THE MEDITERRANEAN COMMAND (continued) - 1796-1797 -- War with Spain imminent-Sir John Jervis collects his forces- Admiral Mann leaves Cadiz and Richery slips out-Langara, the Spanish admiral, sails for Toulon with nineteen ships - Admiral Mann, having arrived without provisions, is sent back to Gibraltar-D They encounter storms and arrive at Gibraltar -- CHAPTER VIII - THE ABANDONMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - 1796-1797 -- The British Government uncertain about the abandonment of the Mediterranean-Sir John Jervis proceeds to the Tagus-Accidents to ships there-Jervis's anxiety about Nelson relieving Porto Ferrajo-Letters to Nelson and Bowen-Nelson rejoins-Battle of St. Vinc Rewards -- CHAPTER IX - THE BLOCKADE OF CADIZ - 1797 -- Vincent in the Tagus-Blockade of Cadiz-The incident at Belem Castle-The enemy at sea-Promptly checked-Stories of St. Vincent-Causes of the mutinous spirit in the Fleet-Extracts from the Log of the Clyde-The contagion of the mutiny reaches the ships at CadSuccess of his discipline -- CHAPTER X - THE BLOCKADE OF CADIZ AND THE EVENTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN - 1797-1799 -- Dealings with mutiny off Cadiz-Winter off Lisbon-Nelson chosen for the Mediterranean over the heads of other officers-Jealousy of Sir John Orde-St. Vincent and Sir John Orde-Troubridge and his ships sent to join Nelson-St. Vincent repairs to Gibraltar -StSt. Vincent gives up command to Lord Keith and returns to England and strikes his flag -- CHAPTER XI - THE CHANNEL FLEET - 1799-1801. ; St. Vincent goes to Rochetts-Sir John Orde-Expedition to Brest- Selected for command of the Channel-The Channel Fleet- His discipline-Blockade of Brest-Blown away-Returns to rigorous blockade-Disaffection of officers unused to his discipline-Dr. Baird andGoes to live at Torr Abbey -- CHAPTER XII - FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY - 1801-1802 -- Pitt resigns-St. Vincent as First Lord of the Admiralty-Tucker- Discipline and inspection of the dockyards-Encounters much opposition-Napoleon and the peace-Ships for the Baltic- The Royal Marines-Sir James Saumarez and his action off Gibraltar-His victorPlymouth breakwater -- CHAPTER XIII - ST. VINCENT'S TROUBLED POLITICAL LIFE - 1802-1807 -- Declaration of war with France-Pitt's criticism of St. Vincent's policy-Sir Edward Fellow's testimony-England overpoweringly strong in her well-disciplined crews-France weak in her want of training - Napoleon deceives Nelson-Interview with the King-St. ViAppreciation of Grenville at the Admiralty -- CHAPTER XIV - THE END - 1807-1823 -- St. Vincent's old age-His character-His friends-His grief over the loss of Troubridge-His politics and speeches-Sir Frederick Maitland-Napoleon-Sir William Parker-St. Vincent visits the south of France-He sinks and dies-The end -- APPENDIX -- NOTE.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is a comprehensive biography of Admiral Lord St. Vincent, focusing on his naval career and contributions to the British Navy. It details his rise from humble beginnings through hard work and determination, ultimately reaching the rank of Admiral. The narrative covers key periods in St. Vincent's life, including his early service in the West Indies, his leadership during the Nine Years War, and his command in the Mediterranean. The book highlights his strict discipline and organizational skills, which he instilled in the Navy, setting the foundation for future naval successes, including those of Admiral Nelson. The biography also delves into St. Vincent's political life and his tenure as First Lord of the Admiralty. Intended for readers interested in naval history and military leadership, it provides insight into the challenges and accomplishments of a pivotal figure in maritime history.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Life of John Jervis - Admiral Lord St Vincent
• ISBN: 9781908902252; 1908902256
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910165119603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II