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Improvements to Ships

January 10, 2008 – 2:45 pm

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.

By Eric Goldman | Posted in Chapter 12 | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Portsmouth, or Pompey

December 31, 2007 – 2:07 pm

Portsmouth is called Pompey by all members of the Royal Navy and by its locals. It is today one of the RN’s principal ports.

By Eric Goldman | Posted in Chapter 3 | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)