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Desperate Naval Duel Ends With Rescue of Captain
Amid heavy combat near Charleston, the Yarmouth and Randolph clash for nearly an hour. Captain Seymour commands bold defense as Bentley falls and the frigate erupts in flames. A rescuing brig saves Seymour and the crew, then the squadron resumes voyage toward Charleston.
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Randolph
Lord Desborough
Yarmouth
Seymour
Stely
Nason
Thore
Hollins
Beauchamp
Bentley
Goodby
Mr. Seymour
Captain Vincent
Vincent