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According to the internet, thirty-nine vessels of the British Royal Navy have borne the name Swallow. One specific ship was HMS Swallow, a 60-gun fourth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. It was common for a ship's name to be transferred and used again (several time) over the very long time the British Navy has been been in existence.
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Was old ironsides a ship in the civil war?
No old Iron sides was a ship used in the war of 1812. A British cannon ball hit the side of the ship on freshly cut replacement board. The board was strong enough to with hold the shock of the cannon ball. A sailor on the that ship called her "old Iron sides" from then on.
What did the British use to limit their ship losses?
They used convoys, guarded by British and Canadian destroyers.
Which British passenger ship was torpedoed by German submarine on March 28 1915?
the British passenger ship called the Lusitania was sunk by a German u-boat on May 7, 1915 a couple months after Germany warned that any ship venturing through the 'war zone' would be sunk. The ship contained approximately 1200 passengers and of that 1200 passengers 128 were Americans. The British steamship Falaba was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on March 28, 1915, the date specified in the question, and slightly earlier than the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915.
What country is a coin from that has a king and ship on it?
A king and a ship is probably a British halfpenny, dated 1937 through 1952, featuring King George VI.
Why did Germany feel it was justified in attacking the British passenger ship RMS Lusitania?
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What was john Hawkins ship called?
the 'Solomon', the 'Swallow' and the 'Jonas
Can a whale swallow a ship?
No a modern cruise ship is too big.
Was the Titanic a British ship or US ship?
British
Was the Dartmouth ship British?
Yes the Dartmouth ship was British
Is the titanic a US ship?
No, it was a British ship.
What will Charybdis do if Odysseus's ship gets too close?
She will swallow it in a giant whirlpool.
What is a small bird with forked tail called?
Swallow, barn swallow
Who onboard a British ship are known as Crushers?
A Crusher on a British ship is a nickname for an on-board police officer. They would assist the Master At Arms in enforcing British and Maritime law on board the ship.
What was Captain Scott's first ship called?
Captain Scott became a British Royal Navy Cadet at age 13 aboard his first ship, the HMS Britannia.The first ship he captained to Antarctica was the Discovery.
Who makes swallow tires?
Swallow tires are made by the German company called "Schwalbe", which means swallow in German.
How did Paul Revere use to pass by the British ship?
What did Paul Revere use to quietiy pass by the British ship
Why is the Mary celeste called the Mary celeste?
Mary Celeste was a British ship built in Canada during the British ownership of the US and Canada. Mary is the name of the daughter of the man who built the ship. Celeste is Spanish roughly meaning "heavenly beauty".
