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	Camperdown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bligh was decorated for his role in the British naval victory against the Dutch at the Battle of Camperdown (Kamperduin) in 1797.
		Camperdown was a separate municipality from 1862 to 1908.
		Camperdown Cemetery, established in 1848, is one of the oldest European burial sites in New South Wales.
	www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au /facts/suburbs/camperdown.htm (120 words)

	The Battle of Kamperduin (Camperdown)
		Camperdown, (or Kamperduin, as the Dutch know it) was fought in the wake of the battle of St. Vincent (a British victory against the Spanish fleet on 14th February 1797) and the Channel Mutinies which broke out in May, and against the plans of General Hoche’s plans to invade Ireland.
		The battle was so hard fought that the British were in no state to chase the remnants of the enemy’s fleet in the shallow coastal waters.
		Camperdown is one of the more interesting Napoleonic naval battles to recreate due to the rough parity of the opposing forces, both in terms of numbers and quality.
	www.btinternet.com /~david.manley/naval/formline/campdown.htm (1412 words)

	Images of Boxer and Camperdown
		She was named after the Battle of Camperdown, a naval engagement between the British and Dutch that took place in 1797, and which resulted in a British victory.
		Several vessels of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Camperdown after the battle of Camperdown in 1797: * Camperdown, was a third rate 64-gun ship captured from the Dutch (who called her the Jupiter) at the battle of Camperdown.
		In 1953, at Plymouth, Camperdown was accidentally rammed by Coreopsis, a Flower-class corvette (renamed Compass Rose for her role in the movie The Cruel Sea), causing damage to Camperdown.
	www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk /mackay/images/dmm (580 words)

	Battle of Camperdown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797 by Thomas Whitcombe, painted 1798, showing the British flagship Venerable engaged with the Dutch flagship Vrijheid
		The naval Battle of Camperdown took place on 11 October 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars, and was a victory for a British fleet under Admiral Adam Duncan over a Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter.
		As a result of the battle, the first French expedition to Ireland did not arrive until August 1798, by which time the rebellion had been largely crushed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Camperdown (494 words)

	Great Ocean Road - Part Three - Return to Geelong.
		Camperdown is the center of the pastoral district.
		Camperdown was first surveyed in 1851 and the township was established in 1853.
		It was named by Governor Latrobe after the battle of Camperdown, in the Napolionic wars of 1797.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/australia_and_the_pacific/11750 (721 words)

	Demi-Solde Press Maps
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		Battles of Champaubert and Vauchamps, 10 and 14 February 1814.
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	Lasting Lessons of Trafalgar
		The result of the ensuing battle, fought in light airs and fog, was largely inconclusive; however, Villeneuve did lose two ships and headed for Ferrol on Spain's Atlantic coast, and on 20 August his fleet entered the port of Cadiz, where it was soon hemmed in.
		During a fierce three-day gale after the battle, many of the 17 enemy ships captured by the British were driven ashore or were burned or sunk to prevent their recapture.
		Arguably, the principal leadership lesson of the Battle of Trafalgar, one that transcends time and technology, is for commanders to establish a clear combat doctrine for their subordinates.
	www.military.com /NewContent/0,13190,NH_0905_Lessons-P2,00.html (2532 words)

	Bicentenary Celebrations For Hero Of Camperdown - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions ...
		Engaging the Dutch Navy, it was Duncan’s bold tactics that led to a famous victory at the Battle of Camperdown on October 11.
		Admiral Duncan’s exploits in the battle were commemorated in a series of paintings and engravings, many of which have been loaned for the exhibition by Scotland’s national galleries and museums.
		An avid Duncan enthusiast, Lady Buckingham was cousin to the last Earl of Camperdown, great-grand daughter of the Admiral himself and the last member of the family to live in Camperdown House, where she resided until her death in 1937.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /exh_gfx_en/ART22412.html (699 words)

	Admiral Duncan and the Battle of Camperdown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		De Winter's fleet, when he put to sea on 8 October 1797, was puny compared to those engaged in most of the major battles: eleven third-rates (four of 74 guns, the rest of 64 or 68), five fourth-rates, four frigates and six sloops.
		At Camperdown, in an interesting contrast, the Dutch were in line and to leeward, and the British formed up in two clusters: however the British, with the wind on the port quarter, were sailing into the Dutch line.
		Despite the weakness of the two fleets, Camperdown remained relatively the bloodiest and hardest-fought of the war's battles.
	www.cleverley.org /navy/camperdownbattle.html (534 words)

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		Subject: Camperdown 200th Anniversary post (was Age of Sail Games) Alan Saunders wrote: > We hope to refight Camperdown next week (48 vessels) as this year is the > 200th anniversary of the battle and next week is the nearest session we > can get to the actual date (11th October).
		The British force bore down on the Dutch battle line, which was sailing north with the wind.
		ORDER OF BATTLE The two WS&IM boards are laid end to end with hex A35 aligned with hex AA1, with one new hex A36 in between.
	grognard.com /variants/camper.txt (972 words)

	National Galleries of Scotland \| Online Collections » Close Ups » Battle of Camperdown
		Admiral Adam Duncan's victory over the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797 was crucial in Britain's struggle against Napolean.
		Horatio Nelson's subsequent string of victories, culminating in Trafalgar in 1805, soon overshadowed Duncan's achievement and this neglect was felt by his family.
		When the former sailor and friend of Duncan, the Duke of Clarence, ascended to the throne as King William IV in 1830, there was fresh impetus to commemorate Camperdown.
	www.natgalscot.ac.uk /collections/magnify_search.php?objectId=37814 (193 words)

	general page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Camperdown Country Park is the largest public park in Dundee and owes its name and fame to the victory of Admiral Adam Duncan over the Dutch fleet in 1797 at the Battle of Camperdown, off the Dutch coast.
		Camperdown incorporates within its boundaries, Camperdown Country Park, Templeton Woods - a haven for wildlife and a great location for woodland activities, Clatto Reservoir - Dundee’s centre for outdoor watersports.
		Camperdown Golf Course is a beautiful championship course, and at 6548 yards, provides a testing challenge for any golfer.
	www.camperdownpark.com /general.htm (614 words)

	The Left Mural etc
		For many years, the figurehead of the Vryheid stood outside Castle Lundie then latterly at Camperdown House in Dundee where sadly, it was destroyed by vandals.
		The carving on the hidden side of the plinth would be the head of man and would therefore represent the four elements of our world.
		Beneath the plinth, in the centre foreground, is the Grieving Widow (below) holding the regalia of Lodge Camperdown 317.
	www.lodgecamperdown.co.uk /Right_mural_1.htm (805 words)

	Anglo-Dutch Wars Summary
		The Dutch were also victorious at the Battle of Leghorn and had effective control of both the Mediterranean and the English Channel.
		In the final Battle of Scheveningen on 10 August 1653 Tromp was killed, a blow to Dutch morale, but the British had to end their blockade of the Dutch coast.
		In 1797 the Dutch fleet was defeated by the British in the Battle of Camperdown.
	www.bookrags.com /Anglo-Dutch_Wars (1673 words)

	Camperdown : Battle of Camperdown : Royal Navy : Admiral Duncan : Britain versus Holland : Napoleon Guide :
		As an ally of France, Holland assisted in a plan to land material for Irish rebels in Ireland.
		At the end of the clash the Dutch had suffered 5000 casualties and had lost nine ships of the line and a number of frigates.
		Camperdown eased pressures on the Royal Navy having to cover the Dutch fleet and ended Irish rebel hopes of getting any support from mainland Europe.
	www.napoleonguide.com /battle_camperdo.htm (143 words)

	Nathaniel Drinkwater
		After retaking a prize he is briefly prizemaster before the frigate goes to the Carolinas where after an inland mission and a further frigate mission he is made acting lieutenant.
		Attached to Admiral Duncans fleet during the Nore mutiny the captain breaks his leg and Drinkwater commands Kestrel against the Dutch at the Battle of Camperdown.
		Promoted to command a "74" Drinkwater is captured en route and is on the French flagship during the battle.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /davejhayes/fiction/body_rwoodman.html (512 words)

	p135/6 Chap 7, Manx Worthies - John Quilliam
		He first came into notice at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797, when he was made a lieutenant by Admiral Donean.
		At the Battle of Copenhagen, in 1801, he was on a frigate of such light draught of water that she could get close under the batteries She was there subjected to such a tremendous fire that all Q
		Lord Duncan to act as lieutenant at the Battle of Camperdown; after the victory was achieved, this appointment was confirmed.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/fulltext/worthies/p135.htm (2180 words)

	G. T. Falcon
		He entered the Royal Navy in 1794 and within three years took part in the battle of Camperdown on board the flagship of Admiral Duncan, HMS Venerable.
		On the 20th February 1815 whilst in command of HMS Cyane he joined battle with U.S.S. Constitution.
		A battle which Cyane together with HMS Levant would lose making Gordon Falcon a prisoner of war, though not for long as peace had already been declared.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /johnson.nick/armed_forces/royal_navy/gt_falcon.htm (229 words)

	Overview of Camperdown Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		A public park on the northern outskirts of Dundee, Camperdown Park comprises the house and former policies of the earls of Camperdown.
		Camperdown House was designed by the Edinburgh architect William Burn and completed in 1828 for Robert Duncan, Earl of Camperdown and son of Admiral Duncan who defeated the French at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797.
		Camperdown Park is the largest of Dundee's parklands.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk:81 /scotgaz/features/featurefirst122.html (117 words)

	Napoleonic War Art
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		Battle of Talavera de la Reina between the Anglo-Spanish and the French Armies, 28th July 1809
		Battle of Trafalgar, as Seen from the Mizen Starboard Shrouds of the Victory
	www.napoleon-series.org /research/bibliographic/c_art4.html (2547 words)

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		Centenary history of the battle of Camperdown, in which the British fleet led by Admiral Duncan decisively defeated the Dutch.
		The battle was known for its furious combat.
		Collingwood was one of the British seamen at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
	www.tenpound.com /156/26.html (1230 words)

	Sports Jamaica :: Excelsior, Camperdown to battle for semi spot :: Football
		GROUP ONE leaders, Excelsior High and Camperdown High, will battle it out for a place in the semi-finals of the ISSA/Pepsi/JN Manning Cup when they come face to face in a critical match-up at 3:00 p.m.
		After clutching a win and a draw in their first two encounters, Camperdown, who surrendered an early advantage to eventually draw 3-3 with Bridgeport before getting by Jonathan Grant 2-1, and Excelsior, who turned back Jonathan Grant by an identical scoreline before a 2-2 draw with Bridgeport, find themselves locked on four points.
		Camperdown are, on paper, the more talented team and should be bolstered by the return of their suspended captain, John Ross Edwards.
	sportsjamaica.com /read_article.php?id=7490 (335 words)

	Bullen
		Still in Monmouth, Lt. Bullen participated in the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October.
		For his service at Camperdown, Bullen was promoted to commander on 2 January 1798.
		Given command of the sloop Wasp in 1801, he took her to the west coast of Africa where he cruised until posted captain on 29 April 1802.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/b10/bullen-i.htm (470 words)

	Literature on the Age of Napoleon: Literary & Historical Chronology
		Battle of Austerlitz (Battle of the Three Emperors) France vs Austria/Russia; Napoleon's greatest victory
		Battle at Borodino (Battle at the Moskova) (France vs Russia) French victory
		Battle of Leipzig (Battle of the Nations) (France vs Allies) French army torn to shreds;
	napoleonic-literature.com /AgeOfNapoleon/Chronology/Chron.html (882 words)

	Camperdown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Camperdown is the English name for several different places:
		Camperdown Park, the largest park in Camperdown, Dundee
		The Camperdown Elm (or "Weeping Elm"), a type of tree
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Camperdown (156 words)

	Camperdown Florist Camperdown - Flowers and Gift Baksets flower delivery
		Camperdown takes its name from the Battle of Camperdown (or Camperduin in Dutch).
		It was named by William Bligh who received a grant of 240 acres (1 km²) of land covering present day Camperdown and parts of Newtown.
		Recent history Today, Camperdown is a heavily-populated Inner West Sydney suburb, and is home to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the historic Camperdown Cemetery and the University of Sydney.
	camperdown.floristsouthsydney.com.au (312 words)

	Courier News Story
		Camperdown House was completed in 1828—more than 20 years after the death of Admiral Duncan, who defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797.
		This is not the first time that Sir Timothy has taken the council to task over the fate of the mansion, which stands in Camperdown Park, formerly part of the Duncan’s family’s Lundie estate.
		A spokeswoman for the city council said yesterday, “Yes, Camperdown House is being used to store collection pieces from the local museum, but this is a temporary measure until the extensive refurbishment of the McManus Galleries project is complete, which will be a magnificent addition to the city.
	www.thecourier.co.uk /output/2006/04/08/newsstory8208125t0.asp (469 words)

	Byard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Sir Thomas Byard commanded the ship-of-the-line HMS Bedford in the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797.
		Byard earned her “battle honors” during World War II for service in the North Atlantic during 1943 and 1944, but enjoys the distinction of being the first “Captain”-class frigate (as the British called the lend lease destroyer escorts) to destroy a German U-boat, accomplishing this feat on 17 October 1943 when she sank U-841.
		Returned to the United States on 12 December 1945, the warship was carried on the United States Navy list as DE-55 until struck on 7 February 1946.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/b11/byard-i.htm (236 words)

	Overview of Camperdown House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Located in the grounds of Camperdown Country Park in the northwest of Dundee, Camperdown House was built in 1828 for the 1st Earl of Camperdown, Robert Duncan, on his Lundie Estate.
		Duncan was the son of naval hero Admiral Adam Duncan (1731 -1804) who had defeated the French at the Battle of Camperdown in 1797.
		Re-opened to the public in 2003, the ground-floor rooms of the house have been restored and contain displays relating to Dundee's maritime history, Admiral Duncan and the Battle of Camperdown.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst8252.html (151 words)

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