Contents

The Monmouths in war: how Arthur Gardiner fought the Foudroyant -- Rodney's ship on Rodney's day: the Formidable that broke the line -- Won at the cannon's mouth: His Majesty's ship Undaunted -- 'Billy Blue,' a ballad of the fleet; one of the Royal Sovereign's days -- The 'fighting' Téméraire: where, how, and when she made her name -- 'Well done, Condor!': Alexandria 1882.