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Old 10-06-2007, 20:23 PM   #72 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JAD_333 View Post
Both would probably have been tougher fights for Broke, but given the speed and amazing accuracy of Broke's gun crews, he stood at least an even chance.
I don't think so; crew quality would've been on a par AT LEAST; but the ships? Not really even in the same class, whether the Americans were called frigates or not.
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