While we were bitching about politics, we missed an anniversary

Platapus · 09-08-08, 05:55 PM

7 September 1776.

On the night of September 7, 1776, in support of the upcoming Battle of Kip's Bay, Turtle, under the guidance of army volunteer Sergeant Ezra Lee, attacked Admiral Howe's flagship HMS Eagle, which was moored off what is today called Governors Island, which is due south of Manhattan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_(submarine)

While the attack was unsuccessful, it was considered the first attack by a submarine on a warship.

Be more aggressive!

Rhodes · 09-08-08, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Be more aggressive!

Indeed! Happy Anniversary!

1480 · 09-08-08, 10:12 PM

Rhodes: Contraceptive devices from the 18th century belong on the Masters & Johnson MB's......:rotfl:

Frame57 · 09-09-08, 12:27 AM

It was unsuccessful because he was a liberal democrat....

Rhodes · 09-09-08, 05:46 AM

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Jimbuna · 09-09-08, 06:50 AM

I'd want a medal just for getting in the damn thing

http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Turtle_(submarine)

09-08-08, 05:55 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	While we were bitching about politics, we missed an anniversary 7 September 1776. On the night of September 7, 1776, in support of the upcoming Battle of Kip's Bay, Turtle, under the guidance of army volunteer Sergeant Ezra Lee, attacked Admiral Howe's flagship HMS Eagle, which was moored off what is today called Governors Island, which is due south of Manhattan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_(submarine) While the attack was unsuccessful, it was considered the first attack by a submarine on a warship. Be more aggressive! __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-08-08, 10:12 PM	#3
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	Rhodes: Contraceptive devices from the 18th century belong on the Masters & Johnson MB's......:rotfl: __________________

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

09-09-08, 06:50 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,501 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd want a medal just for getting in the damn thing http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/Turtle_(submarine) __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-09-08, 12:27 AM	#4
Frame57 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1300 feet on the crapper Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	It was unsuccessful because he was a liberal democrat....