The English Navy in the Revolution of 1688 [Paperback]

A detailed account of the British navy's response to William of Orange's 1688 invasion, based on the archival records.First published in 1928, this was one of the first in-depth studies of the English navys failure to prevent William of Oranges invasion in 1688. In a detailed chronological narrative of naval events between 1687 and 1689, Powley charts the key decisions as documented in the archival record.First published in 1928, this was one of the first in-depth studies of the English navys failure to prevent William of Oranges invasion in 1688. In a detailed chronological narrative of naval events between 1687 and 1689, Powley charts the key decisions as documented in the archival record.First published in 1928, this was one of the first in-depth studies to investigate why the English navy was unable to prevent William of Orange's invasion in 1688. Edward B. Powley argues that a combination of bad strategic choices as well as adverse weather, William's so-called 'Protestant wind', resulted in the Navy failing to stop the Dutch Fleet landing, and ultimately enabled William to take possession of the country and crown. In a detailed chronological narrative of naval events between the spring of 1687 and February 1689, Powley charts the key decisions as documented in the archival record, focusing particularly on the Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Dartmouth's surviving papers and what they reveal about the input of King James II to naval affairs.Preface; Foreword Earl Jellicoe; 1. The failure of diplomacy - Spring 1687 to October 2nd, 1688; 2. Hostilities begun; the Prince's false start - October 3rd to 29th; 3. The successful sailing of the Prince - October 30th to November 7th; 4. Dartmouth's attempt on Torbay - November 7th to 22nd; 5. Inaction in the Royal Fleet - November 22nd to December 1st; 6. The Surrender of the Royal Fleet - December 2nd to 14th; 7. From December 14th, 1688, to February 13th 1688/9; Appendix to Chapter I; List of authorities; Note; Index.