Aah I thought it unusual that you'd name ships
after an illigitamete
traitorous Duke .... although in time all is forgiven
Interestingly enough, one of the HMS Monmouths was quite treasonous as
well, taking part in the Nore Mutiny in 1797. Afterwards, while she was
sailing to battle at Camperdown, her new captain exhorted the crew to "wash
the stain off your character with the blood of your foes."
Don't you love it when two outreach projects overlap? ;-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Monmouth_%281796%29&actio…
Chris