[Ramius]

Another interesting factoid on the Eagle: It was originally a training ship for the German Navy, and was taken as a war prize after WW2. The Seal and emblem of the Nazi navy, swastika and all, is still embedded in the deck of the captain's cabin. It's about four feet across, and all brass I think.

[Wneighbor]

Another interesting factoid on the Eagle:

Now that is a cool bit of knowledge! I didn't read that!

I am literally gorged on chocolate now. Not good. I will feel fat for a week!