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To: D. Long who wrote (688110)7/22/2019 9:36:21 PM
From: Alan Smithee1 Recommendation

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Nelson is rolling in his grave.
I dare say Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington is spinning as well.

That said, wishing I was at the hotel/bar named in his honor in Sydney, quaffing a pint. Wellesley is otherwise known as The Hero of Waterloo.



To: D. Long who wrote (688110)7/22/2019 9:49:37 PM
From: John Carragher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793957
 
royal navy ship was too far away and iran landed on the tanker by helicopter. here are the details nytimes.com



To: D. Long who wrote (688110)7/22/2019 11:19:37 PM
From: LindyBill1 Recommendation

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a Royal Navy ship was at hand,

And I was badmouthing OUR Navy. Where was Hornblower when we really needed him? That was an "Obama" move.



To: D. Long who wrote (688110)7/23/2019 2:43:57 AM
From: garrettjax  Respond to of 793957
 
Sure that wasn't the French navy?


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