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Johan Christian Clausen Dahl (1788-1857 View of Christianiafiorden Norway (detail)
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French Ship Redoutable was one of the focal points of Trafalgar, engaging lineships Victory, Tonnant and Temeraire, causing a mortal wound to Nelson in the process! French ship Redoutable DLC was #8 on the Steam top seller list today! Merci players, we wont let you down!
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Sail all these ships in battle or for pleasure; with friends or solo!
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Today in 1776, American troops seize the British outpost in Nassau, Bahamas. The invaders succeed in capturing a stockpile of much-needed gunpowder. It's the first mission of the newly formed Continental Marines, precursor to the USMC.
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Eighteenth century ship building - watercolour from George III's collection labelled 'Slip in Chatham Yard from which the Royal George was launched 1789' ow.ly/AHxd30idtVk
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John Foster's "Map of New-England" -- first map printed and published in British North America. Issued in William Hubbard's Narrative of the troubles with the Indians in New-England. Boston: Foster, 1677. BPL call no. G.365.62
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Nocturne: Canal in the Netherlands Josef Carl Berthold Püttne 1821-1881
Captain Cook discovered Kiritimati (#Christmas Island) #onthisday in 1777. #twitterstorians
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Knud Baade Moonlight on the Norwegian Coast 1876
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On this day in 1797, the Royal Navy crushes the Dutch at Camperduin, or "Camperdown" as the British call it.
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Departure of William III from Hellevoetsluis, 19 October 1688 #OTD #painting #ships
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For the Aubrey Maturin lovers , I do hear whispers indeed that a second voyage is perhaps potentially pre-proposed a possibility . So O’Brian affectionate’s and aficionados , let @20thcenturyfox know of your pleasure .
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Today we remember Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. This is his famous portrait by Lemuel Abbot and his medal ribbons. @Greenwich_Hosp
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#TrafalgarDay We have the actual uniform #Nelson was wearing when he was shot. You can still see the bullet hole #OnThisDay #Trafalgar
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The British Channel Seen from the Dorsetshire Cliffs by John Brett 1871 Oil on Canvas (@Tate)
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OTD 1780: Minor naval engagement off the Bermudas, where HMS Pearl captured the L'Espérance (32)
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A Fata Morgana is an unusual & complex form of superior mirage that is seen in a narrow band right above the horizon buff.ly/2qrv3sY
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Gustave Courbet The Waterspout 1866
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