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Fleet Quotes by William Falconer
- Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again separated…
- The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstance…
- The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.
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