tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post1439807103896488612..comments2024-03-28T19:58:17.811+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: HNLMS TrompRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-87022319202470337492017-12-23T15:02:06.868+00:002017-12-23T15:02:06.868+00:00Geordie an Exiled FoG,
I can envisage that happen...Geordie an Exiled FoG,<br /><br />I can envisage that happening ... and it triggering a US response that more fir trees should be planted to ensure that no 'tree capability gap' develops.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-55635577961988594882017-12-23T12:37:33.724+00:002017-12-23T12:37:33.724+00:00I am sure somewhere in the former Eastern Block an...I am sure somewhere in the former Eastern Block an military official is looking at this and trying to decide whether or not to add the "Xmas Tree" possible anti radar device(?) to the Armament/Defensive Characteristics of Dutch Tromp Frigates. He might be mislead into thinking NATO is developing new "green" ECM capabilities ;) Geordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-22911526030158041792017-12-21T07:58:22.726+00:002017-12-21T07:58:22.726+00:00MIN ManofTin,
Thanks for that information. I'...MIN ManofTin,<br /><br />Thanks for that information. I'd heard of some Royal Navy ships doing this, but never actually seen it for myself.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-52427503321252740202017-12-21T07:32:40.050+00:002017-12-21T07:32:40.050+00:00Liked the Christmas tree - In my silted up old riv...Liked the Christmas tree - In my silted up old river wharf area of the West Country, according to old photographs, it was traditional to hoist a small fir tree onto the very top mast at Christmas time on sailing ships. Mark, Man of TINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485063133593455522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-28082008101804739732017-12-20T20:34:28.292+00:002017-12-20T20:34:28.292+00:00Archduke Piccolo,
The thing that sticks in my min...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />The thing that sticks in my mind is that at some time in the future the US Navy is probably going to end up with an aircraft carrier called USS <i>Donald Trump</i>!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-70355684586649889462017-12-20T19:12:31.293+00:002017-12-20T19:12:31.293+00:00Had to laugh. But the front names can make a diff...Had to laugh. But the front names can make a difference, too. Maarten and Cornelius. Names to conjure with. Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-80530694293708488232017-12-20T15:29:52.966+00:002017-12-20T15:29:52.966+00:00Conrad Kinch,
What a difference a vowel makes!
A...Conrad Kinch,<br /><br />What a difference a vowel makes!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-78779479114466455522017-12-20T15:28:37.532+00:002017-12-20T15:28:37.532+00:00Archduke Piccolo,
It's a great story, regardl...Archduke Piccolo,<br /><br />It's a great story, regardless, and made famous by Peter Dawson's song.<br /><br />This <i>Tromp</i> was flying a Christmas tree from its 'foremast'; I wonder what that signifies?<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-23805088727703796692017-12-20T14:21:10.616+00:002017-12-20T14:21:10.616+00:00Tromp. It's just a great name.Tromp. It's just a great name. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-27763187112725337542017-12-20T10:34:34.850+00:002017-12-20T10:34:34.850+00:00Apparently the story about the broom has been some...Apparently the story about the broom has been somewhat exaggerated in the telling. I read somewhere that it was the Dutch habit in the days of Maarten Tromp, to advertise the sale of imported stuff, including ships, by posting a broom on a mast. Tromp was merely advertising the sale of his prizes.<br /><br />Makes a good yarn, though.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.com