Friday, March 24, 2017

How do you sail a poorly defended convoy full of millions in trade goods across thousands of miles of ocean infested with pirates and vengeful French men of war?



Another fine historical tale told with verve by CDR Salamander.















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  1. They had good admirals and bad admirals...https://youtu.be/iZ-gfalEWI0

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    1. https://youtu.be/rB5Nbp_gmgQ - There was a moment of greatness, but it's long passed now. You could say the same for the American manned space program.

      Sic transit gloria mundi.

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    2. Sic transit indeed. The Brits enjoyed their time of gloria mundi longer than we did.

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