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To: artichokegrower
I'm reminded of TR's Great White Fleet.


4 posted on 10/18/2013 6:12:58 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Is John's moustache long enough YET?)
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To: Paine in the Neck
"I'm reminded of TR's Great White Fleet."

Minus the mass. Those late 19th century coal fired ships with masses always make me laugh. It's like tits on a bull. Even if they did have all of their boilers go out, I wonder exactly how many sailors on those ships would have been experienced enough to get it underway with sails? My guess is, close to zero.
15 posted on 10/18/2013 6:30:54 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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