Using the name of the vessel to which a tender belongs, indicates that the Captain of that vessel is aboard.
Impérieuse’s Course
Impérieuse’s Course. A point was roughly 11.25 degrees of compass angle.
Impérieuse’s Purpose
Impérieuse’s Purpose was to move a big barrage of guns from one place to another, and bring it to bear quickly, effectively and accurately.
Improvements to Ships
HMS Warrior was launched in 1860 and was the world’s first iron-hulled ship. Her guns were also loaded from the back or breech, instead of from the muzzle.
Plastics
Alexander Parkes announced the first Plastic in 1862 at the Great International Exhibition, in London.
Swiss Army Knives, Zip-Locks and iPods
Readers have asked about the goodies Josh takes with him to convince Thomas and James that he’s from the 21st C. Why these three items?