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TLAM Strike · 09-22-10, 01:49 PM

Until the 1910-1930s (depending on the nation) steering orders were giving backwards. Hard Starboard meant turn the wheel to starboard not turn the ship. Wonder if that was his mistake.

09-22-10, 01:49 PM	#3
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Until the 1910-1930s (depending on the nation) steering orders were giving backwards. Hard Starboard meant turn the wheel to starboard not turn the ship. Wonder if that was his mistake. __________________