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  1. GregMcFadden

    GregMcFadden Facilitator RCWC Staff

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    you're up. :)
     
    GregMcFadden, Nov 13, 2008
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  2. NickMyers

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    Awesome, that one took a bit of digging, Ill have to top it... Give me a few...
     
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  3. NickMyers

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    This one is likely far too easy ... If you're googling, let it wait a few minutes and see who knows it offhand...

    I was possibly one of the most famous ships of WW1 and sailed form Tsingtao, China
    A prince walked my decks
    I was a gentlemen to any merchant I came across and a rogue to warships
    An Australian ended my career making headlines
    Who was I?
     
    NickMyers, Nov 13, 2008
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  4. BoomerBoy17

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    Was it the SMS Dresden? I remember something about this, but i cant put my finger on it. Well, ill come back later to see.
     
    BoomerBoy17, Nov 13, 2008
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  5. klibben

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    Sounds a bit like Emden, but I'm not sure...
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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    Kenny's right, it's the Emden.
     
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  7. NickMyers

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    Yes, the SMS Emden indeed. Originally I was going to offer up that it was the 'Swan of the East' as well but felt that gave it away far too easily.

    The next question is yours Kenny.
     
    NickMyers, Nov 13, 2008
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  8. BoomerBoy17

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    I was close. Too bad, well, maybe next time.
     
    BoomerBoy17, Nov 13, 2008
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  9. klibben

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    I was born the son of a servant.

    I began my career in the slave trade, but was accused of murder and fled for my life.

    Eventually I became the most wanted pirate in England, but dazzled the nobility of continental Europe and was even given the rank of Chevalier, and a gold encrusted sword by his Majesty the King of France.

    I was nominated for the rank of Admiral in my own navy, but eventually rejected for conflict of personalities. However, a different country offered me the position of Major General, and then promoted me to Rear Admiral.

    My adventures took me from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic, from the frozen Baltic to the Middle East.

    Overall, I served in over 4 different navies (1 was the merchant fleet) - witnessing at least 3 different conflicts - involving more than 5 belligerents.

    Who am I?


    *** This is probably WAY too easy ***
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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  10. klibben

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    No guesses yet eh?
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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  11. Gascan

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    Sir Francis Drake? No, he worked with the Queen of England...
     
    Gascan, Nov 13, 2008
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  12. klibben

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    Nope, but glad to see someone tried it! :D
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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  13. NickMyers

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    I think know it, but I don't have another question, thus I am loath to answer. :(
     
    NickMyers, Nov 13, 2008
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  14. klibben

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    Aw c'mon! say it!
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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  15. NickMyers

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    John Paul Jones?
     
    NickMyers, Nov 13, 2008
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  16. Gascan

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    John Paul Jones
    AGH! too late.
     
    Gascan, Nov 13, 2008
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  17. klibben

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    hahahahaha, nwmeyers gets the gold!
     
    klibben, Nov 13, 2008
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  18. Kotori87

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    Well nwmeyers, if you don't have a question you can always let somebody else ask. I've got a few that I've been itching to try...
     
    Kotori87, Nov 13, 2008
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  19. NickMyers

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    Go for it, I don't have anything offhand. I'm better at answering them than coming up with them :D

    -Nick
     
    NickMyers, Nov 13, 2008
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  20. Kotori87

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    Wohoo! Thanks, nwmyers. OK folks, identify this ship! (and I don't mean the one with the smiley face)

    http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h237/kotori87/IMG_8087.jpg

    (there should be enough detail, if you view the full-size image)
     
    Kotori87, Nov 14, 2008
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