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Old 22nd September 2022, 21:07
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One of the most important events in World history took place here.

The location?
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Old 22nd September 2022, 21:20
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Identify the ship......
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Old 22nd September 2022, 22:31
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#451.... continued...
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Old 22nd September 2022, 22:35
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A very British location.....

With permanent worldwide repercussions .....

And a continental instigator.
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Old 22nd September 2022, 22:54
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Flatholm and Steepholm in the Bristol Channel.
But I don’t know what their international importance is.
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Old 22nd September 2022, 23:23
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Flatholm and Steepholm in the Bristol Channel.
But I don’t know what their international importance is.
Easy....Elvis`s plane didn`t crash there on his way to Germany, thus allowing him another 18 years of making music history.

Where do i collect my prize ?
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Old 23rd September 2022, 02:28
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#452 Suffren.


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Old 23rd September 2022, 07:42
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"But I don’t know what their international importance is."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugl...you%20ready%22.

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Old 23rd September 2022, 07:43
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Suffren.....

Correct.

Well done.

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Old 23rd September 2022, 07:45
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"Where do i collect my prize ?"

In the Captains office at 0930hrs.

Hope you weren't looking forward to weekend shore leave.

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Old 23rd September 2022, 07:50
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Identify the ship......
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Old 23rd September 2022, 07:51
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Identify the class......
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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:22
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"But I don’t know what their international importance is."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gugl...you%20ready%22.

I suppose I should have known that, but my knowledge is, rather obviously, about his work around Poole harbour, quite near where I am.
But that was later - must try harder..
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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:28
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#461 - Jeanne d' Arc
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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:33
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Identify the class......
Malcolm too fast on Jeanne d’Arc, so I will have to try HMS Cavalier!
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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:39
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"Jeanne d’Arc"

Correct

Nick......read the question.

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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:42
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An identification plz?

Location for a "Sparkie Point"
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Old 23rd September 2022, 08:45
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QE Sunrise.....

https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/4995a4a8b79baa8.jpeg
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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:05
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"Jeanne d’Arc"

Correct

Nick......read the question.

Sorry! Ca Class frigate.
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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:08
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An identification plz?

Location for a "Sparkie Point"
This is the current Suffren, arriving at Faslane.
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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:30
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"This is the current Suffren, arriving at Faslane"

Correct.
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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:49
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"Ca Class"

My information is "Battle".....which isnt correct on inspection.

Ca...... Doesnt seem much more accurate.

I will park this one.....any other offers?

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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:53
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Old 23rd September 2022, 09:57
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Identify the warship in build.....
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Old 23rd September 2022, 10:31
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#474 - I believe the location is Newport News yard.
So, of those built there I would say it is USS Enterprise.
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