CAPTAIN Bashaw, or Capudan Pasha, the Turkish high admiral. He possesses the third office of the empire, and is invested with the same power at sea as the vizier has on shore. Solyman II. instituted this office in favour of the famous Barbarossa, with absolute authority over the officers of the marine and arsenal.
CAPTAIN Bashaw
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