The Brit. Blanche beat the French La Pique on Jan 5-6, 1795
Both captains were killed.
We sailed from the Bay of Point Peter,
Four hundred and fifty on board;
We were all ready to meet them,
To conquer or die was the word.
While the cans of good liquor was flowing
We gave them three cheers to advance,
And courage in each heart was glowing,
For cowards ne'er sailed in the Blanche.
"The Tars of the Blanche", Oxford Book of Sea Songs, Palmer
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