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sea " written by thomas carter (adjutant general's office) - on tuesday, march , the kent, an east indiaman, with the right wing of the st regiment on board, caught fire in the bay of biscay, and was totally destroyed. the accident occurred about o'clock a.m., towards the end of a violent gale of wind
a view to recover the lantern, it suddenly stove, and the spirits communicating with the lamp, the whole place was instantly in a blaze. when there was no hope of saving the vessel, exertions were made to preserve the troops and crew. the noble example of the officers found a ready imitation in the men...
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