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Augustus Brine (1769–1840) was the son of Admiral James Brine of the Royal British Navy, by his first wife, Jane Knight. At the age of thirteen, in 1782, Brine enlisted in the Navy as a midshipman aboard the "Belliqueux" under the command of his father. In 1790, he was made lieutenant and, eight years later, he became a commander. During the War of 1812, he commanded the "Medway" and successfully captured the American brig "Syran." He was named rear admiral in 1822.

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"Iskierka’s egg had commanded a hundred thousand pounds in gold coins—of course, no-one had known at the time what her personality was to be."

“…the guide was standing a little distance away, head bent, holding the small, still body of the eagle in his hands.”

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Portrait of a young unknown Midshipman, c.1796, by Sir William Beechey (1753- 1839)

Over 17,000 French troops lost their lives each month during the disastrous campaign