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Saturday, 27 August 2022

Remember The Little Belt!

 
The infamous United States' frigate President attacks His Majesty's Sloop the Little Belt on the 16th of May 1811
 
Picture: Drawn by Joseph Cartwright and engraved by John Hassell
 
Today Her Majesty's Ship Prince of Wales departed for the rebel colonies where she shall host the Atlantic Future Forum,which is an opportunity for officials from the United Kingdom and the United States of America to discuss such pressing matters as the return of the thirteen colonies,reparations for the attack on His Majesty's Sloop Little Belt and why sharing is caring.
 
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