The next morning we saw nothing of the enemy, though we were still lying to. John Byng enemyliemorning Change image and share on social
The enemy now began to appear from the mast-head. John Byng beginenemyhead Change image and share on social
By this time it was past six, and the enemy's van and ours were at too great a distance to engage, I perceived some of their ships stretching to the northward; and I imagined they were going to form a new line. John Byng distanceenemyengage share on social
I do not send their Lordships the particulars of our losses and damages by this, as it would take me much time; and I am willing none should be lost in letting them know an event of such consequence. John Byng consequencedamageevent Change image and share on social
Falling little wind, it was five before I could form my line, or distinguish any of the enemy's motions; and could not judge at all of their force, more than by numbers, which were seventeen, and thirteen appeared large. John Byng appeardistinguishenemy share on social
