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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
If I were a German airline, busy asking people to remember my long history in a special anniversary year, then there is probably one company I would very definitely avoid getting to design my new cabin uniforms. That would be Hugo Boss. I probably wouldn't go for black either.
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Beck ⚓ @dockyardtalk.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Really enjoyed @drachinifel.bsky.social Naval History Conference held on board HMS Belfast yesterday. Thought provoking keynote speakers and topics. Glad to have a catch up with @garius.bsky.social, sorry was feeling 100% but better travel plans for the next one. #NavalHistory
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Wolf 359 Project @wolf359project.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Jayce’s Fighting Ships of Wolf 359 is our first community-led book with contributions from @seanferrick.bsky.social @admiralbuck.bsky.social and @drachinifel.bsky.social among many others Patreon members can read it right now, a full month early, and help support what comes next. 2/4
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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
What was the Italian naval strategy in the Mediterranean during World War Two? Here is explained, with the words of Admiral Giuseppe Fioravanzo @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @dralexclarke.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?...
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András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Wholeheartedly recommending @drachinifel.bsky.social's video on the Hungarian River Flottilla, probably the most thorough work in the English language
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Coming tommorow - A brief history on the development of ASDIC/Sonar along with some surprising adjacent developments. For example, here is what is effectively a directional passive towed array, in WW1!
A 'Fish' towed directional hydrophone array
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
This is why Able Seaman Floppy is at least of heavy cruiser displacement. (UK urban fox for scale)
A mostly mature deerhound and a red fox taken in the same position to illustrate size difference.
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
In an alternate universe where Isambard Kingdom Brunel was employed to design ships for the Royal Navy....
A humorous image of gigantic ironclad modelled after the Great Eastern looming over all other shipping.
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Something that's always fascinating in #NavalHistory is how seabed conditions affect preservation. Sink in the Black or Baltic Seas and there's a good chance much of a wreck will be preserved. Sink in the Mediterranean and if you're lucky we'll find the ram and the less perishable cargo.
The bronze ram from a Roman warship
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Wolf 359 Project @wolf359project.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Happy #TrekTuesday and another #FightingshipsofWolf359, this weeks ship was NOT a part of the battle, but her story is deeply intertwined with the battle, the USS Endeavour, under Captain Amasov Endeavour was at the forefront of the rescue efforts. Written by @drachinifel.bsky.social
Bio for the USS Endeavour, part of the Fighting Ships of Wolf 359 book, the full text will be avaliable on www.wolf359project.comShort Story for the USS Endeavour, part of the Fighting Ships of Wolf 359 book, the full text will be avaliable on www.wolf359project.comShort Story for the USS Endeavour, part of the Fighting Ships of Wolf 359 book, the full text will be avaliable on www.wolf359project.comShort Story for the USS Endeavour, part of the Fighting Ships of Wolf 359 book, the full text will be avaliable on www.wolf359project.com
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Able-Seaman Floppy is now at adult height, he'll spend the next couple of years broadening out!
A deerhound paw and an adult human handA sleepy deerhoundDeerhound in profile A deerhound stalking
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Veritas et Caritas @veritasetcaritas.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Does @drachinifel.bsky.social do good research? Yes. youtu.be/aS2PZOz4rsk
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Does Drachinifel do good research? Interview
YouTube video by veritas et caritas
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Back in the early days, torpedo boats couldn't go very far and dedicated mothers hips were vulnerable, limiting utility on the high seas. One solution tried by the Italians was government theie ironclads 'hangars' aft to carry them into battle. Didn't catch on, but it was a nice idea. #NavalHistory
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Drachinifel @drachinifel.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Hello world!
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