Note 1 — THE WAR IN SYRIA, 1840.
Reading edition
When Captain Napier was fitting out the 'Powerful' at Portsmouth, he had the following characteristic announcement placarded on the walls:—
"Wanted active seamen for the 'Powerful'—CAPTAIN NAPIER.
"The 'Powerful' is a fine ship, and in the event of a war will not fail to take her own part."
The 'Powerful' was not long in shipping a fine crew.