The Cape Town is considerably increased within the last eight years. Its respectability with regard to strength has kept pace with its other enlargements and rendered it very secure against any attempt which is not made with considerable force.
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The ship was masted according to the proportion of the navy; but on my application the masts were shortened, as I thought them too much for her, considering the nature of the voyage.
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| Birth: | 9th September, 1754 |
| Death: | 7th December, 1817 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Administrator, Naval Officer |
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