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Old 08-14-2007, 17:53 PM   #9 (permalink)
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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.
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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