British sailors traded nails for favors - and started pulling them from their ship
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British sailors traded nails for favors - and started pulling them from their ship
After months at sea, British sailors arrived in Tahiti desperate for supplies and relief. What started as simple trade quickly turned into something unexpected. Iron nails became one of the most valuable items on the island—and the crew began using them in ways that raised concern. Over time, the situation revealed a deeper story of cultural ...
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The Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, escorted by Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset, arrived in Gibraltar today for her first overseas port visit. Read more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2018/february/09/180209-hms-queen-elizabeth-arrives-in-gibraltar | Royal Navy
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The Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, escorted by Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset, arrived in Gibraltar today for her first overseas port visit. Read more: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2018/february/09/180209-hms-queen-elizabeth-arrives-in-gibraltar | Royal Navy
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⚓ Britain's biggest warship today returned to Portsmouth for the first time as a fully-trained aircraft carrier. 🔗 Catch up on the latest from HMS Queen Elizabeth: http://ow.ly/qMd250AnLZJ | Royal Navy
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Patrol ship HMS Mersey and frigate HMS Iron Duke have escorted multiple Russian vessels through the English Channel. More details: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/may/30/170530-royal-navy-escorts-russian-ships | Royal Navy
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Patrol ship HMS Mersey and frigate HMS Iron Duke have escorted multiple Russian vessels through the English Channel. More details: http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/may/30/170530-royal-navy-escorts-russian-ships | Royal Navy
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