Somewhat OT - The most beautiful warship (in your opinion)

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Well as far as pre-1904 how about the USS Olympia?


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Yuck! I like the White Fleet, but those cage masts are so d*mn ugly.
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The idea was to present a large, bulky and intimidating presence.
reminds me of a woman I once knew. [:D]
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LOL[:D]

For me the Bismark is good looking. Great view from the front:

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gotta go with the classics......[;)]



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Yuck! I like the White Fleet, but those cage masts are so d*mn ugly.

LOL I kinda like them! She's definitely showing her age though, starting to rust out, and in a major league need of dry dock repairs.
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Vittorio Veneto isn't bad either

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Last but not least North Carolina

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Too bad that's not her... The Veneto, that is...
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The Richelieu...
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Ah....right....blame 2 things:

1. Google.

2. Me.

Any better?[;)]

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The Richelieu...

But you already posted the Vittorio in post #15 [:)]
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Fabulous eye catching dazzle scheme:



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But you already posted the Vittorio in post #15


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Ah....right....blame 2 things:

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Any better?[;)]

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Much better...[8D]
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She's a Beauty alright but looks good for her age!

Your right about the Megane as well by the way.

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I always liked this one too.


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that pic of the North Carolina in 41 I havn't seen before. She looks good but the SoDaks are better
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What's wrong with the Megane? It took me a while to get accustomed to its look, but at least a car which has style (and is not a Ferrari).
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