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On August 16th 1706, the Franco-Spanish fleet bound for Charleston sailed northwest to Saint Augustine along the way, where “a Dutch sloop separates the 72-gun Brillante.” What would a Dutch vessel be doing so far away from the closest major Dutch colonies (Aruba, Curacao)?	3
Who were the people and the ships involved in this naval skirmish?	3
In the Golden Age of Piracy, did pirates use a variety British, Spanish, and French currency, or did they just stick to British pounds since the overwhelming majority of pirates at the time were of Anglophone origin?	3
In Ontario, Canada. Why are there two towns/cities named "London" and "Paris"? Did the names have any influence from the much larger, famous European counterparts?	3
What would warships look like in the early 18th century (1700's [00's] and the 1710's), and how have they changed throughout the latter half of the century?	3
How powerful would a spyglass be from the Golden Age of Piracy to witness a naval battle 3 miles from the shore?	3
In the book 'Three Day Road' there are many instances where the protagonist and Canadian soldiers lay down on the ground to avoid being detected by German flares, can someone explain to me the situation of First World War flares?	3
Were cavalier hats still a popular fashion choice in France after the 1600s? Were they still worn by the French populace and the military in the early 1700s?	3
Can someone please explain Benjamin Hornigold's career as a pirate hunter? Was it full-time or was he technically a privateer? What kind of ship did he use? How successful was he in his cruises?	3
How powerful would a spyglass be from the early 1700s to witness a naval battle 3 miles from the shore?	3

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