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Cool!
Thanks for posting.
"Time and money don't do you a bit of good until you spend them." - My Dad
All this time with two '51 Navy sidearms in my toy box and I never knew I was appreciating The Battle of Campeche. Thanks!
Thanks, I had read that it was a naval battle involving the Texas Navy and Mexican, but sure did not know it was to help out Yucatan.
Britons shall never be slaves.
Lotta little known facts...........
For those interested in a fuller and more detailed account of the battle.
https://texasnavy.org/Resources/Docu...f_Campeche.pdf
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
Thank you for posting that bit of history.
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