Quote by: John Byng

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.


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  • NameJohn Byng
  • DescriptionRoyal Navy officer
  • AliasesAdmiral John Byng
  • BornOctober 29, 1704
  • DiedMarch 14, 1757
  • CountryUnited Kingdom