Naval Quiz

[Albany Rifles]

And after that obscuria, I never want to hear you complain about my Civil War postings anymore, Dick!

Actually, weren't the Roman Naval Legions the first formal marines?

All that said, seriously, thanks. As usual, I learned a lot from you.

[RustyBattleship]

And after that obscuria, I never want to hear you complain about my Civil War postings anymore, Dick!

Actually, weren't the Roman Naval Legions the first formal marines?

All that said, seriously, thanks. As usual, I learned a lot from you.

I have nothing against any postings about the War Between the States (aka the Civil War). I personally think the war should never have happened.

However, I do have a sincere interest in the various firearms used. Probably that interest was sparked about 45 or so years ago when I met the son of the inventor of the Spencer rifle.

[Albany Rifles]

I have nothing against any postings about the War Between the States (aka the Civil War). I personally think the war should never have happened.

Yeah, US Grant said the Civil War was the atonement for having gone to war with Mexico in 1846. He did not believe in the war but knew he had to serve.

However, I do have a sincere interest in the various firearms used. Probably that interest was sparked about 45 or so years ago when I met the son of the inventor of the Spencer rifle.

Wow! That is someone I would have loved to have met!

Are you going to post again or is it an open thread?

[RustyBattleship]

Are you going to post again or is it an open thread?

It's an open thread.

By the way, when I met Spencer he already was quite elderly but busy designing his second airplane (he first soloed an amphibian plane in 1915). I have a story of him on this board under airplane quiz showing his SeaBee II that was built for Bush Pilots in Canada and Alaska after WW II.

[Battleship IOWA]

A game of Tug-O-War between what 2 ships helped change naval propulsion forever. As seen on TV.

[Battleship IOWA]

One of the ships served in Africa and the East Indies, taking part in the Second Anglo-Burmese War.

[Gun Grape]

HMS Rattler (Screw Drive Propeller) vs HMS Alecto (Paddlewheel)

[Battleship IOWA]

HMS Rattler (Screw Drive Propeller) vs HMS Alecto (Paddlewheel)

Correct your question.

[Gun Grape]

This war started because a ships captain lost an ear

[Albany Rifles]

This war started because a ships captain lost an ear

It was the catalyst for the War of Austrian Secession and the part in North America was known as the War of Jenkins's Ear.

The war got it's name from on merchant pirate cum smuggler, one Robert Jenkins. His vessel was bordered by Spanish Coast Guard in Caribbean, at that time the area was under Spanish control. The Spanish Captain had Jenkins tied to the mast of his ship and then cut his ear off and told him the same would happen to his King if the sovereign would try to smuggle in Spanish territory again. The grievance smoldered for years from 1731 to 1739 when it was used by Britain as a reason to go to war with Spain. It merged into the War of Austrian Secession in 1742 and lasted until 1748. The British lost badly and at the end had to cede territory to Spain.

The only good outcome for the British was the treaty guaranteed the right for the colony of Georgia and formalized the border between the British colonies in North America and Spanish Florida.

[Gun Grape]

Correct good sir.

Your question

[Albany Rifles]

What vessel conducted the first OPERATIONAL under way replenishment?

[DonBelt]

USS Maumee, AO-2. 1917

[Albany Rifles]

All yours Don!

The USS Maumee, a fleet oiler, UNREPed a squadron of destroyers which were deploying to Great Britain shortly after the US entered WW 1.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underw...shment#History

[DonBelt]

This ship was the first surface vessel in the USN to be powered by diesel engines. Extra points if you also know the name of the XO and CHENG (same person in both positions).