King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855

· 1944

E. KEBLE CHATTERTON Author of "Sailing Ships and Their Story," "The Romance of the Ship" "The Story of the British Navy," "Fore and Aft," Etc. [Illustration: REVENUE CRUISER CHASING SMUGGLING LUGGER. Before firing on a smuggler the cruiser was bound to hoist his Revenue colours--both pennant and ensign--no matter whether day or night. (_from the original painting by Charles Dixon, R.I._)]…

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