Britannia and the British Empire what Marianne is to France or perhaps what Columbia is to the United States. Britannia became a very potent and more common figure in times of war, and represented British liberties and democracy. During the 1990s the term "Cool Britannia" (drawn from a humorous version by the Bonzo Dog Band of the song "Rule Britannia", with words by James Thomson [1700–1748], which is often used as an unofficial national anthem), was used to describe the contemporary United Kingdom. The phrase referred to the fashionable scenes of the era, with a new generation of pop groups and
Britannia (1802 ship) and again the French vessel did not engage. However, one month later, on 5 August, "Général Ernouf" encountered "Britannia" about 200 miles west of Antigua. This time, sensing an easy capture as her quarry appeared unready,"General Ernouf" came alongside and attempted to board. The two vessels exchanged both cannon and small arms fire, with "Britannia" twice repulsing boarding attempts. After the engagement left both vessels with severely damaged masts and rigging, "Général Ernouf" withdrew, with "Britannia" in pursuit; however, "Britannia" lost her attacker in the dark after night fell. "Britannia" had one man killed (a passenger who had volunteered his