Naval battles of the world

by Edward Shippen

with an account of the
Japan-China War,

and the recent
Battle of the Yalu.

The Growth, Power and Management of
OUR NEW NAVY
in its Pride and Glory of Swift Cruiser, Impregnable Battleship, Ponderous
Engine, and Deadly Projectile;

Our Naval Academy, Training Ship, Hospital,
Revenue, Light House, and Life Saving Service.

BY EDWARD SHIPPEN,
OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

P. W. ZIEGLER & CO.,
PHILADELPHIA AND CHICAGO

COPYRIGHTED BY
JAMES C. McCURDY.
1883, 1894, 1898.

PREFACE.

This collection is intended to present, in a popular form, an account of many of the important naval battles of all times, as well as of some combats of squadrons and single ships, which are interesting, from the nautical skill and bravery shown in them.