The Wasp — 1914 — page 352: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains no cartoon or illustration—it is purely text describing a naval battle. The passage recounts the engagement between British ships (*Breda*, *Ruby*, and a brig) against French vessels, described as "one of the most incredible sea-fights in history, and surely the most infamous recorded in the annals of the British navy." The narrative emphasizes the superior maneuverability and sailing ability of the English ships while depicting the French in a prolonged, inconclusive battle of "run, turn, bite, and run again," with the rest of the English fleet watching cautiously from a distance. Without visible publication date or context, the specific historical naval engagement referenced remains unclear, though the tone suggests satirical commentary on British naval conduct or capability.