News of the highly secret designs for La Gloire reached the British Admiralty in May 1858. The close co-operation that had existed between France and Britain during the Crimean War had disappeared quickly, and all details of La Gloire and her sister-ships were treated with great secrecy in France. The new Government under Lord Derby… Continue reading HMS Warrior
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Driving to the shop now to select-up some stain for my woodworking challenge. Stopped at the bottom of our avenue for some shots. It was a boring overcast working day, but I have not had much time with my digital camera these last number of times, you have to take every single option. finest viewed… Continue reading Untitled_Panorama1