Oh for a fleet that could look the proudest power in Europe in the face, on this our rightful Western Ocean! But alas, it must be left to posterity - at the age of 50 I can't expect to view it unless from above. (Edward Rutledge)

Oh for a fleet that could look the proudest power in Europe in the face, on this our rightful Western Ocean! But alas, it must be left to posterity - at the age of 50 I can't expect to view it unless from above.

Edward Rutledge

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