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The Titanic Quarter
What an incredible waterfront project, The Titanic Quarter, one of the largest projects of its kind in the world. Very appropriate when we think the RMS Titanic was the biggest ship in the world 100 years ago. I hope I … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Social History, family
Tagged Belfast, Biggest roject, biggest ship, Ireland, RMS itanic, titanic quarter
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Battle of Trafalgar
I’m a bit remiss in posting this reminder of the famous Battle of Trafalgar that took place on the 21st October 1805. Lord Nelson’s fleet defeated the combine forces of the French and Spanish fleets. Losing this battle ended Napoleon’s … Continue reading
Posted in hms ganges, military
Tagged French, HMS Victory, Nelson, royal navy, Spanish, Supremacy at sea, Trafalgar
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