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[sportsnut]

Having considered applying to join the British Royal Navy, he then missed a berth on the La Perouse which sank with no survivors.

general knowledge

[stuey]

Sportsnut, I have no idea; however, I do have to ask why you prefaced Royal Navy with "British"? Not being picky, just interested.

[Mamyalynne]

That's how it is worded in the quiz...


http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/superbrain/?ref=mmsp

[stuey]

OK, thanks, Mamy. Perhaps I'm being too pedantic: there is only one Royal Navy, and it doesn't need "British". Anyway, thanks.

[Mamyalynne]

You're welcome.

[sportsnut]

I can only think the wording is to highlight that the person we are seeking is not british

[Chinajan]

Napoleon was down to sail on a ship captained by La Perouse which sank. He also considered joining the British Royal Navy, according to this:

http://sainthelenaisland.info/napoleon.htm

[sportsnut]

thank you very much chinajan been driving me crazy