Lives of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose, KCB and Captain James Trevenen, Knight of the Russian Orders of St. George and St. Vladimir

""Lives Of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose And Captain James Trevenen"" is a historical book written by John Penrose in 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two naval officers, Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose and Captain James Trevenen. The first part of the book talks about the life of Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose, who was born in 1779 and joined the Royal Navy at a young age. Penrose served in several naval battles and was known for his bravery and leadership skills. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a Vice-Admiral. The book provides a detailed account of his naval career, including his involvement in the Battle of Trafalgar and his service in the Mediterranean and the West Indies.The second part of the book focuses on the life of Captain James Trevenen, who was born in 1782 and also joined the Royal Navy at a young age. Trevenen served in several naval battles and was known for his courage and dedication to duty. The book provides a detailed account of his naval career, including his involvement in the Battle of Copenhagen and his service in the Mediterranean and the West Indies.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the naval life and culture of the time, as well as the political and social context in which the two officers lived and worked. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history or the lives of these two distinguished officers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.