> Aah I thought it unusual that you'd name ships after an illigitamete > traitorous Duke .... although in time all is forgiven > > Interestingly enough, one of the HMS Monmouths was quite treasonous as well, taking part in the Nore Mutiny in 1797. Afterwards, while she was sailing to battle at Camperdown, her new captain exhorted the crew to "wash the stain off your character with the blood of your foes."
Don't you love it when two outreach projects overlap? ;-) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Monmouth_%281796%29&action=historysubmit&diff=468751857&oldid=463199366 Chris
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