CHAPTER XIII
HOWE AGAIN GOES AFLOAT. THE FINAL RELIEF OF GIBRALTAR
1782
Howe appointed to Command Channel Fleet [227]
Cruises first in North Sea and in Channel [228]
The Allied Fleets in much superior force take Position in the Chops of the Channel, but are successfully evaded by Howe [229]
The British Jamaica Convoy also escapes them [229]
Howe ordered to Relieve Gibraltar [229]
Loss of the Royal George, with Kempenfelt [229]
Howe Sails [229]
Slow but Successful Progress [230]
Great Allied Fleet in Bay of Gibraltar [230]
Howe's Success in Introducing the Supplies [231]
Negligent Mismanagement of the Allies [231]
Partial Engagement when Howe leaves Gibraltar [232]
Estimate of Howe's Conduct, and of his Professional Character [232]
French Eulogies [232]