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Boscawen, Edward

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A British admiral, known from his fearlessness as "Old Dreadnought"; distinguished himself in engagements at Puerto Bello, Cathagena, Cape Finisterre, and the Bay of Lagos, where, after a "sea hunt" of 24 hours, he wrecked and ruined a fine French fleet, eager to elude his grasp (1711-1761).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Boscawen, Edward'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/boscawen-edward.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
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