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Jul 1Liked by Harry Watson

Gonna have to study up on this later! Ciao

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That’s so cool that you got to check this out. I recently picked up a book on Magellan’s circumnavigation journey that I’m excited to read. Thank you for this outstanding history!

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Thank you Jenn - enjoy your book.

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I will, thank you, Harry.

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That is ONE Beautiful ship. It LOOKS FAST just sitting there ! Not to mention able to defend herself. If she were a car it / she would be a FERRARI !

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It is beautiful indeed - and for those who are sailors you can join the crew as it goes on its travels. Alas I don't have the sea-legs.

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I've been to a QUITE large shipyard / open air museum, even been aboard a sub. In the US, personnel serving on submarines are considered ELITE, so I've heard. Like Greek heroes.

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I my working life I've been aboard a few Royal Navy vessels too Dan, including what we call V-boats over here. From what I'm told from other sailors, when one of those returns from a long 'voyage' it's a case of standing very well back when the hatches are opened. The aroma that emanates from within being something that might destroy the nasal tissue of those unaccustomed to it!

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Dear heaven, I'd never, NEVER complain about the dodgy nature of my perpetually - clogged sinuses EVER AGAIN !!

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