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The ADMIRAL, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.

Quote by William Falconer about ability, destiny, being

The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into...

The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.

Quote by William Falconer

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