CHAPTER VIII

. WHEN THE _CONSTITUTION_ SANK THE _JAVA_ 152

The British had Plenty of Pluck, and Lambert was a skilful Seaman; but his Gunners had not Learned to Shoot, while the Yankees were able Marksmen--The _Java_ was Ruined beyond Repair--Proof that the British Published Garbled Reports of Battles with the Americans--Though Twice Wounded, Bainbridge Remained on Deck--Wide Difference in Losses--Story of a Midshipman--When Bainbridge was a Merchant Captain.

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