07-10-2003, 04:59 AM
I just recently saw a little feature on the original USS Constitution and her role in the war of 1812. I was more than a little surprised at the arrogance of the British Empire -- press ganging the crews of American merchant vessels. My lord.
Still, it ended well enough... the skill of the American shipbuilders and sailors embarased the Admiralty. No mean feat considering that the British have always been damn fine mariners.
Still, it ended well enough... the skill of the American shipbuilders and sailors embarased the Admiralty. No mean feat considering that the British have always been damn fine mariners.