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  1. 02-04-2017, 12:00 #1
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    Remember-the two most dangerous things in the navy are a Purser with a quill pen and paper, and a Midshipman with an idea.

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    I would suggest that an admiral with an idea is equally, if not more dangerous
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    I would suggest that an admiral with an idea is equally, if not more dangerous
    Right on Dave.
    Thankfully for us Nelson with an idea, was dangerous in a totally different sort of way to most other Admirals.
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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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