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“...destroyed, and an abund-
ance of plate and other valuable effects fell into
the hands of the conquerors. Vigo was taken
by Lord Cobham in 1719, but relinquished. It
was again captured by the British in 1809, but
was restored to its former owners. From Vigo
the transatlantic voyage begins.
The vessels of the Imperial Direct West India
Mail Service start from Avonmouth, Bristol, and
passengers embark overnight, leaving Paddington
by an evening train. Two days out the cold winds
begin to lose their sting, and on the third there
is felt an appreciable change in the climate, which
becomes sensibly milder, even if the weather is...”
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