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Originally posted by @badradger
first thing one learns is to roger the cabin boy & seaman stains
The Urban Legend that is Capt Pugwash .... sadly all untrue.

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A common misconception is that it is named after the current monarch, but it is actually named after Queen Elizabeth I.

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Originally posted by @ashiitaka
A common misconception is that it is named after the current monarch, but it is actually named after Queen Elizabeth I.
Incorrect.
She is actually named after the war ship Queen Elizabeth.
(Which was obviously named after Queen Elizabeth I)


Originally posted by @wolfgang59
Incorrect.
She is actually named after the war ship Queen Elizabeth.
(Which was obviously named after Queen Elizabeth I)
spot on old bean.


Originally posted by @badradger
spot on old bean.
Well, the spot on the old bean may very well be a fungus...well it could be. 🤔 😀

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Originally posted by @great-big-stees
Well, the spot on the old bean may very well be a fungus...well it could be. 🤔 😀
Anthracnose perhaps?

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Originally posted by @wolfgang59
Anthracnose perhaps?
Likely yes.

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Originally posted by @wolfgang59
Incorrect.
She is actually named after the war ship Queen Elizabeth.
(Which was obviously named after Queen Elizabeth I)
*sighs*


(Which was obviously named after Queen Elizabeth I)

This was what was important...

But yes, you are right.

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Originally posted by @badradger
spot on old bean.
"Old bean"? That's very unflattering!