MarcoRossolini Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 This struck me whilst writing on another thread. Why not have a thread dedicated to quotes from the Age of Sail (and generally pertaining to it)? All sources, including from the great writers (Forest, O'brian etc) are welcome, just naval related and generally about the period. Here's a few classics to start us off. "No Captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of his enemy." Horatio Nelson "Never mind manoeuvres, just go straight at them." Horatio Nelson "Pour encourager les autres." (to encourage the others) Voltaire on the execution of Admiral Byng and, naturally "England expects every man will do his duty." Horatio Nelson, prior to Trafalgar. Can't wait to hear some of the more unknown ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William the Drake Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Would that not be the "one liners" thread? That's where I put all the sailing quotes I like anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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