What should not be missed is that which the heralds declare

[the_nordic_one]

The ultimate ironies of the awesome rescue of the pirate-kidnapped captain:

The ship that was involved in the rescue, the USS Bainbridge, is named after Admiral William Bainbridge, who was instrumental in leading a charge of U.S. Marines against Barbary Pirates in 1805

According to historical documents, Bainbridge succumbed to paying tribute to

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[the_nordic_one]

Correction: Commodore William Bainbridge

Poor man, never got a break until after 1812 and I botch up his title!

arr matey!

[blankkittyblack]

Knew someone would be posting on this, saves me from having to put forth the effort.

I decided to try giving this whole LJ thing another try.

Hope your holiday went well! What's on your event calendar this week?

Re: arr matey!

[the_nordic_one]

Those Who Munch, Saturday April 18, 7PM at Cafe Assorti, 1800 Wilson Blvd (Rosslyn), Arlington VA

That's what's up this week! And other wildness in May! Check out those_who_mourn and see! ;)