by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Hawkins-Whitshed… (1823)
“ In the ensuing summer he returned home in the Barfleur, a second-rate; and in August, had his flag on board the Temeraire, a ship of the same force, in the Channel Fleet; where it continued until towards the close of the war. ”
by John Marshall, Royal Naval Biography — Hawkins-Whitshed… (1823)
“ On the commencement of the war with France, he was appointed to the Arrogant, of 74 guns, on the home station. In the spring of 1795, he removed into the Namur, a second rate; and after cruising some time with the Channel Fleet, sailed with Rear-Admiral Parker, to reinforce Sir John Jervis, in the Mediterranean. On the 14th Feb. 1797, Captain Whitshed had the gratification of participating in the glorious victory gained over the Spanish fleet by Sir John Jervis [3] , on which occasion, the Namur had 2 men killed and 7 wounded. ”
