I am looking for 1 ship, three men and one woman. Note that this is not a WWII quiz.
No. 1
1) Before I was commissioned I was reduced in size.
2) I have had several RN ships named after me.
No. 2
1) I was a Admiral.
2) I traded in slaves.
No. 3
1) I was a General.
2) I gained fame for my battles but it could be argued that I committed genocide.
No. 4
1) I gained fame for my expeditions.
2) I disappeared while flying a rescue mission.
No. 5
1) I lost my head.
2) At least one movie have been made of my life.
No googling, please.
OT - Historical Quiz
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OT - Historical Quiz
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No.5 Mary Queen of Scots
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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No.2 Hawkins
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Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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No.1 Ark Royal
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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No. 4 Amundsen
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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No. 1
1) Before I was commissioned I was reduced in size.
2) I have had several RN ships named after me.
nelson
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I work hard, not smart.
beta tester and Mwif expert
if you have questions or issues with the game, just contact me on Michaelbaldur1@gmail.com
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No, not Mary Queen of Scots.ORIGINAL: warspite1
No.5 Mary Queen of Scots
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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Admiral Sir John Hawkins is correct. [:)]ORIGINAL: warspite1
No.2 Hawkins
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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Roald Amundsen is also correct. [:)]ORIGINAL: warspite1
No. 4 Amundsen
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No, it is not Nelson.ORIGINAL: michaelbaldur
No. 1
1) Before I was commissioned I was reduced in size.
2) I have had several RN ships named after me.
nelson
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No, not Ark Royal either.ORIGINAL: warspite1
No.1 Ark Royal
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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Deleted and reposted due to wrongly edited the post. [:(]
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No.5 Lady Jane Grey
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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Indeed. Well done. [&o][:)]ORIGINAL: warspite1
No.5 Lady Jane Grey
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No.1. That date rings no bells I'm afraid and I am completely at a loss with no.3 given the interesting mix of countries...
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
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at first I thought it was going to be just one ship and all the people had the same last name and I thought, gee Orm, this is really really tough
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No, not Kitchener.ORIGINAL: paulderynck
#3 Kitchener
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
RE: OT - Historical Quiz
I am looking for 1 ship, three men and one woman. Note that this is not a WWII quiz.
No. 1
1) Before I was commissioned I was reduced in size.
2) I have had several RN ships named after me.
3) My Finest Hour occurred January 13, 1797.
4) One of my namesakes was a carrier.
No. 2
1) I was a Admiral.
2) I traded in slaves.
Number two was Sir John Hawkins as answered by warspite1.
No. 3
1) I was a General.
2) I gained fame for my battles but it could be argued that I committed genocide.
3) I have fought in many countries. Among them Spain, Greece, France, Italy, England and Egypt.
4) During my career I also held important religious offices.
(I have might been a bit evil with clue three. I just didn't want to make the clue to easy. [8|])
No. 4
1) I gained fame for my expeditions.
2) I disappeared while flying a rescue mission.
Number four was Roald Amundsen as answered by warspite1.
No. 5
1) I lost my head.
2) At least one movie have been made of my life.
3) My husband was beheaded the same day that I was later executed.
Number five was Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England, as answered by warspite1.
No googling, please
No. 1
1) Before I was commissioned I was reduced in size.
2) I have had several RN ships named after me.
3) My Finest Hour occurred January 13, 1797.
4) One of my namesakes was a carrier.
No. 2
1) I was a Admiral.
2) I traded in slaves.
Number two was Sir John Hawkins as answered by warspite1.
No. 3
1) I was a General.
2) I gained fame for my battles but it could be argued that I committed genocide.
3) I have fought in many countries. Among them Spain, Greece, France, Italy, England and Egypt.
4) During my career I also held important religious offices.
(I have might been a bit evil with clue three. I just didn't want to make the clue to easy. [8|])
No. 4
1) I gained fame for my expeditions.
2) I disappeared while flying a rescue mission.
Number four was Roald Amundsen as answered by warspite1.
No. 5
1) I lost my head.
2) At least one movie have been made of my life.
3) My husband was beheaded the same day that I was later executed.
Number five was Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England, as answered by warspite1.
No googling, please
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
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No.3 Julius Caesar
"It takes three years to build a ship, it takes three centuries to build a tradition"
Admiral Andrew Cunningham
1941
Admiral Andrew Cunningham
1941