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To: naturalman1975

So what the heck does a Lord High Admiral do anyway?

Sounds like another fluffy, meaningless title to me.

Yawn.


3 posted on 06/11/2011 1:19:25 AM PDT by derllak
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To: derllak
Sounds like another fluffy, meaningless title to me.

In 1936, the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy resigned to become third mate on an American tramp.














I'n here every night. Try the veal!

7 posted on 06/11/2011 1:51:25 AM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Monarchy is the one system of government where power is exercised for the good of all - Aristotle)
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To: derllak

It’s a ceremonial title. The Brits don’t even have an aircraft carrier at present so the Royal Navy can’t be all that fun to be head of anyway!


8 posted on 06/11/2011 1:51:32 AM PDT by newzjunkey (Don't screw up the 2012 nomination.)
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To: derllak

Yup: Same as those medals on his chest are for decoration only.


23 posted on 06/11/2011 4:37:35 AM PDT by Venturer
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