In 1757, Edward Pellew, one of the great frigate captains of a he French wars, was born.
When Gentleman Johnny Burgoyne came aboard the frigate Blonde, to cross over to Canada, the crew was at attention to greet him. After exchanging pleasantries with capt a n Philemon Pownall, who had become fabulous wealthy by capturing the Spanish treasure ship, the "golden" Hermione, Burgoyne pointed at midshipman Pellew and asked if the young lad wasn't out of uniform?
Pellew was atop the mainmast, saluting Burgoyne, while standing on his head.
Pownall looked at the cheeky lad. Since he was doing his headstand on his hat, he definitely was not out of uniform.
After Saratoga, Pellew was chosen by the general to carry his despatched back to Parliament.
In 1775, the British army Conducted some counter insurgency at the villages of Lexington and Concord.
"These things must be done delicately-- or you hurt the spell." - The Wicked Witch of the West.
"We've got the torpedo damage temporarily shored up, the fires out and soon will have the ship back on an even keel. But I would suggest, sir, that if you have to take any more torpedoes, you take 'em on the starboard side." Pops Healy, DCA USS Lexington.
