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Originally Posted by TopHatter
However, what that doesn't change is the fact that the undisputed masters of frigate combat (the RN) were humbled repeatedly by a mere infant navy still in diapers and the morale of both nations were deeply affected accordingly.
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This is a bit misleading. The shipwrights and the crews were predominantly English, and in the crews case were the best the Royal Navy could provide. 
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