Historical inaccuracy

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England’s fucking Historian cunts can’t seem to agree on the text and flags used to deliver what was probably the most famous Naval message ever sent(1).

Nelson’s message via flag signal – “England Expects Every Man Will Do His D U T Y” above, from the The Boy’s Own Paper, 1885, employing the flags as shown in the 1804 copy of the Signal-Book, revised in manuscript and by re-pasting flag images, that was on board HMS VICTORY at Trafalgar.

Wills cigarette card adding the third word “that” and employing the strict 1799 Signal-Book for the Ships of War.

Some cunt’s ‘probable’ reproduction of the signal

(1) With the possible exception of the message sent April 14, 1912: “CQD SOS CQD SOS WE’RE FUCKED”

Nominated by: Cuddling Aquarians

5 thoughts on “Historical inaccuracy

  1. ..-. ..- -.-. -.- .. -. –. / -.-. ..- -. – …

    I nom ice skaters – mincing about like food-processors at LibDem conference.

    Their arses are so big they have to have special pants made.

    Dance like men!

  2. You are absolutely spot on O cuddly one, as usual. Nelson also sent a follow up message to inspire the lads. ‘Give Frenchy a fuck up the bottom and you all get to fuck Lady Hamilton, up the bottom.’ Now there’s a message you don’t see on any cigarette card.

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