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One of the chief causes of the War of 1812 was British insistence on impressing American seamen.

Remote control pirate bully

Captain Corcoran, Commander of H.M.S. Pinafore

Sir Joseph Porter, KCB, First Lord of the Admiralty HMS Pinafore

Ralph Rackstraw HMS Pinafore

Says here the Navy's going to be patrolling the South China Sea. It could spark a history-changing war. Google tells me the last time a Naval conflict changed history, it was the Battle of Midway. You were alive at that time. How awesome was it to already be ancient when Midway happened? I never expected a question like that from a prepubescent stooge like you. Was it as awesome as when you saw Cleopatra lose at the Battle of Actium? I see you're bringing Google's a-game today.

COWMIKAZES

'How long have you operated multi-engines, sailor?'

"Captain, we've taken on strippers."

'...the storm raged and the doctor got drunk to steady his nerves..'

'Hardy I see no chips!'

'Carry on sailor, just keep swimming around the coast and stick your head up now and again.'

Commonly confused homonyms: Frigate and Frigate

Sub Editor

"Destroyers"

'Okay who swiped my bath toys?'

'It was only a joke. I never thought they's accept me.'

On board the MS Hepatology

"You can let that go till later, Harris."

A grave with an anchor and periscope

'A boy! Standing on a burning deck! I bet nobody did a risk assessment?'

Ocean Liners will be Ocean Liners

Admiral in the bath.

Victorian Royal Navy

F&E Submarine Contractors. When we ask the government for assistance, we should avoid calling it a "bailout."

'Don't just stand there, Mum - Your admiral has lost the soap!'

Horatio Nelson

'Kiss me Hardy.'

John Bull Devouring the French Navy

Iron clad sailors

Veteran mistakes ironclad ship for Noah's Ark

'Oh, I'm the captain of my soul, all right -- it's just that I'm married to a fleet admiral.'

U Boat

That foggy, closed-in feeling will dissipate soon, giving you a clear view of what is ahead.

'Jack Tar' Symbolises Nelson's Victory in the Battle of the Nile