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To: Cincinatus
Nelson's HMS Victory:

Capt. Cook's Endeavor:


9 posted on 08/04/2008 3:52:14 AM PDT by BroJoeK (A little historical perspective....)
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To: BroJoeK

I was on this replica when it was moored at Alexandria, Virginia several years ago. Magnificent, beautiful, but so small. Even in the captain’s cabin I couldn’t stand up, and I’m 5-10.


26 posted on 08/04/2008 7:25:30 AM PDT by ottbmare
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To: BroJoeK

There is a raised wooden plaque with a brass plate inscribed “Nelson fell here” on the deck of the Victory.

I can’t say I’m surprised, I tripped over it myself..


27 posted on 08/04/2008 7:45:58 AM PDT by Wil H
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To: BroJoeK; DollyCali

Great Pictures of those old sailing ships.


45 posted on 08/05/2008 6:49:23 PM PDT by AFPhys ((.Praying for President Bush, our troops, their families, and all my American neighbors..))
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