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  1. 07-05-2009, 09:56 AM #11
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    Default Yes indeed

    Deep in the heart of Alexandria, on the Potomac. Former factory now converted to gallery space.

    And Admiral Davis Glasgow Farragut was refering to what we now call mines, in the battle of Mobile Bay. Per wikipedia, his actual quote was:

    "Damn the torpedoes!" said Farragut, "Four bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!"

    Which we now have shortened to "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!".
    Last edited by CalOldBlue; 07-05-2009 at 09:59 AM. Reason: explain the clue
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