(The ranks and positions of the interviewees are as of the time of their interviews; a few of them have been promoted and have moved on to new positions of responsibility as of the time of publication.) Captain Shūsuke Kitaguchi (Class of 1996) is currently chief of liaison section, Adm...
Although human, they still benefit from remarkable training and access to weaponry superior to that usually found on a naval vessel, making them a fearsome prospect in a boarding action." (Fanatic Magazine 6, p. 54)"Usually, one of the Chapter's Captain will be appointed Master of the ...
Captain George Arthur Wallis Voelcker, RN commanding, was sunk off north coast of Brittany, France in position 48º59’N, 03º39’W by 2 torpedoes from the GermanElbing-class torpedo boatsT-23 and T-27 (notMTBs, but torpedo-armed destroyers). 464 men died (including the...
Dragon179874First commissioned by Captain George Campbell, brother of Lord Cawdor of Fishguard fame. In Calder’s action, 1805; helped destroy USSAdamsin War of 1812Fitted as lazarette summer 1824; Marine barracks at Pembroke Dock, 1829-42; renamedFame1842 when hauled ashore; broken up at Pemb...
In the Action of 18 October 1782, under Captain Nicolas Henri de Grimouard, Scipion fought gallantly against two British ships of the line of 90 and 74 guns. Through good sailmanship, she managed to damage HMS London and escape, but was destroyed the next day after s...
1809 – Action of 27 February 1809: Captain Bernard Dubourdieu captures HMS Proserpine The Action of 27 February 1809 was a minor naval engagement during the French Revolutionary Wars. Two 44-gun frigates, Pénélope and Pauline, sortied from Toulon harbour to chase a British fr...