From 'One admiral declares that he was literally thus cradled, under the breast of a gun-carriage. ', can we conclude that 'An admiral  declared he was cradled under the breast of a gun carriage.' is unrelated and maintains neutrality?
One admiral declares that he was literally thus cradled, under the breast of a gun-carriage. ###An admiral  declared he was cradled under the breast of a gun carriage.