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Wynonie Harris · 21-10-2005, 13:49

Admiral Lord Duncan, Nelson's mentor, was yet another great naval hero to whom this country owes a debt of gratitude. In 1797, the Dundee-born Duncan commanded the British fleet which defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperduin. The Dutch ships were about to pick up thousands of French troops to invade Britain. Thanks to Duncan, the invasion was thwarted. Personally, I think they should erect a statue of him on the empty plinth in Trafalgar Square, but I don't suppose it'll happen.

Incidentally, Tealeaf, I suppose you've sunk a few in your time in the Duncan Bar of the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich!

21-10-2005, 13:49	#6
Wynonie Harris Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: On another planet. Posts: 11,865 Liked: 1217 times Rep Power: 144711	Re: "England Expects..." Admiral Lord Duncan, Nelson's mentor, was yet another great naval hero to whom this country owes a debt of gratitude. In 1797, the Dundee-born Duncan commanded the British fleet which defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperduin. The Dutch ships were about to pick up thousands of French troops to invade Britain. Thanks to Duncan, the invasion was thwarted. Personally, I think they should erect a statue of him on the empty plinth in Trafalgar Square, but I don't suppose it'll happen. Incidentally, Tealeaf, I suppose you've sunk a few in your time in the Duncan Bar of the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich! __________________