Nautical/Naval History

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1. The day the entire German fleet surrendered - moved by moderator

   By Kevin, November 21, 2014
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   • flying_dutchman2
   • November 26, 2014

2. Spanish flag flown at the Battle of Trafalgar

   By JerseyCity Frankie, May 12, 2014   

   • flag
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   • marinero
   • November 25, 2014

3. Building 18th century naval artillery

   By Nirvana, November 23, 2014   

   • Naval
   • Artillery
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   • Nirvana
   • November 23, 2014

4. Questions about Magellan era Portuguese Carrack

   By Salty Sea Dog, September 8, 2014   

   • Carrack
   • Magellan
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   • Louie da fly
   • November 23, 2014

5. Were ship figureheads routinely removed?

   By robnbill, November 19, 2014
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   • dafi
   • November 20, 2014

6. Documentaries of interest to MSW Members - moved by moderator

   By Kevin, April 27, 2013   

   • wwii
   • Artic convoy
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   • Kevin
   • November 19, 2014

7. vintage model shipbuilding articles by Capt. E. Armitage McCann

   By Bob Blarney, September 28, 2014
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   • Jack12477
   • November 10, 2014

8. Mayflower colors ?

   By Vett, November 4, 2014
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   • michaelpsutton2
   • November 7, 2014

9. ANZAC Convoy - 100 Year Commemoration - Albany W.A.

   By hornet, October 31, 2014
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   • Timmo
   • October 31, 2014

10. Australian Heritage (Victoria/Tas) question.

    By Rick01, October 27, 2014
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    • Rick01
    • October 30, 2014

11. Constitution Wheel

    By robnbill, September 10, 2014
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    • AGSchu119
    • October 15, 2014

12. Licorne - 1755 Armament and Watchkeeper's Bench Question

    By mtaylor, October 8, 2014
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    • mtaylor
    • October 13, 2014

13. USS Constitution 1844~~46

    By GMO2, October 8, 2014   

    • color schemearmament
    • bow configuration
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    • uss frolick
    • October 12, 2014

14. Model of the Severn at Berkeley castle in Gloucestershire

    By Ferrari66, October 6, 2014
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    • Ferrari66
    • October 7, 2014

15. our young navy

    By brig21aust, September 30, 2014   

    • history
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    • jdiven
    • September 30, 2014

16. Size of planks on a 18th century ship

    By Captain Al, September 11, 2014
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    • trippwj
    • September 24, 2014

17. Morro Castle

    By allanyed, September 8, 2014
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    • allanyed
    • September 8, 2014

18. French Ships - Operational Question

    By mtaylor, September 5, 2014
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    • mtaylor
    • September 7, 2014

19. What is a topgallant forecastle?

    By usedtosail, September 2, 2014
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    • michaelpsutton2
    • September 4, 2014

20. please help identify this ship

    By erikseeley, September 3, 2014
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    • Cristiano
    • September 4, 2014

21. Copper plated ships in NMM

    By Gaetan Bordeleau, August 9, 2014
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    • michaelpsutton2
    • August 28, 2014

22. alsMarryet Code

    By John R. McGann, August 18, 2014
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    • John R. McGann
    • August 19, 2014

23. Tug R. B. Forbes

    By John R. McGann, August 15, 2014
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    • John R. McGann
    • August 15, 2014

24. The Project Gutenberg eBook, King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855, by E. Keble Chatterton

    By AntonyUK, August 8, 2014   

    • E-Book
    • Cutters
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    • AntonyUK
    • August 8, 2014

25. Venetian ships 1797-1799

    By MarisStella.hr, April 11, 2014
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    • MarisStella.hr
    • June 28, 2014

26. Deadeye to Deadeye

    By achuck49, June 24, 2014   

    • history
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    • achuck49
    • June 25, 2014

27. Lord Nelson by Arthur Hogg

    By Don9of11, June 19, 2014   

    • art paintings
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    • Stockholm tar
    • June 20, 2014

28. Why were/are masts and spars tapered?

    By achuck49, June 13, 2014   

    • History
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    • testazyk
    • June 15, 2014

29. King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855 by E. Keble Chatterton

    By AntonyUK, June 6, 2014   

    • Smugglers
    • E book
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    • druxey
    • June 13, 2014

30. Deptford Yard Circa 1774 (England )

    By edbardet, March 26, 2014
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    • alangr4
    • June 11, 2014