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1796: HMS Southampton and her crew, on blockade duty off Toulon, were responsible for one of the most spectacular captures of an enemy vessel, against all odds, in the Age of Fighting Sail. Click: https://t.co/ieKF8BZEgw

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2022-05-29

RT : When fire ravaged passenger liner SS City of Montreal in North Atlantic in 1887, massive loss of life was avoided by a timely – and almost miraculous - rescue from an unexpected source. https://t.co/to5VvvsZ8H

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2022-05-10

RT : HMS Southampton’s capture of an enemy warship moored very close inshore & protected by powerful French shore-batteries in 1796 was one of the most spectacular exploits of the Age of Fighting Sail. https://t.co/08u5fcWBGq

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2022-04-19

RT : A hero or a madman? 1831 - in War of Independence from the a Dutch naval officer, Jan van Speijk, became a national hero by blowing up his own gunboat & her crew. https://t.co/DnfkDo6sZK History

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2022-02-09

Hero or madman? 1831 - in War of Independence from the a Dutch naval officer, Jan van Speijk, became a national hero by a blowing up the gunboat & crew which he commanded. Click: https://t.co/8OrkIzQz3N History

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2022-02-07

In 1815 frigate turned troopship HMS Penelope was wrecked on the coast. It became notorious for the breakdown in discipline of her crew, albeit in atrocious circumstances. Click: https://t.co/r4oAsIVGNk

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2021-08-08

Captain Arthur Gardiner felt dishonoured by association with disgraced Admiral Byng. In 1758, commanding HMS Monmouth he cleared his name in battle with one of the most powerful French ships afloat. Click: https://t.co/cx1W5f35Hr

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2021-02-19

After execution of Admiral Byng in 1757 his flag-captain, Arthur Gardiner, felt dishonoured. Commanding HMS Monmouth in 1758 he cleared his name in battle with one of France's most powerful French ships. Click: https://t.co/cx1W5f35Hr

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2021-02-17

RT : A small but savage epic of courage occurred in 1811 when a small British trader, the Fortune, was attacked by a larger French privateer, her crew outnumbered six to one. But she did not surrender ... https://t.co/dNTnCgabg5

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2020-11-20

A small but savage epic of courage occurred in 1811 when a small British trader, the Fortune, was attacked by a larger French privateer, her crew outnumbered six to one. But she did not surrender… Click: https://t.co/SaBL9NqlyM

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2020-11-06

RT : The tragedy of a small brig, carrying timber in the Baltic in 1874, was hauntingly described by Walter Runciman – a poor boy who ran away to sea at 12, and ended as a wealthy shipping ... https://t.co/8eb4EkAVny

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2020-09-14

The tragedy of a small brig, carrying timber in the Baltic in 1874, was hauntingly described by Walter Runciman – a poor boy who ran away to sea at 12, and ended as a wealthy shipping magnate and baron. Click: https://t.co/tmpXdewmxH

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2020-09-13

The 1680s saw the first step in Admiral Charles Wager’s meteoric career. As cabin-boy on an unarmed merchant ship under attack by a French privateer he took control & led her crew to victory. Click: https://t.co/LF0Ngr4Geg

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2020-09-05

Captain John Macbride, renowned captain in the Age of Fighting Sail scored successes against both French and Dutch Privateers in 1780-81 while commanding HMS Bienfaisant & HMS Artois. Click: https://t.co/2Tv8uYVcnY

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2019-11-22

For almost five years 1807-1812, Russia was allied to Napoleon & an enemy of Britain. But the Royal Navy was aggressively active in the Baltic against Russian forces, no ship more daring than HMS Implacable. Click: https://t.co/iZYJl6PeqX

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2019-05-26

Just 4 days until our evening of - a free event with renowned speakers & music by SELFolk orchestra. 7 Feb, 6.45-9pm, St Nick's Church Thanks to , we can't wait!

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2019-02-04