tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667671742448558368.post3822658810663913904..comments2023-05-05T05:14:52.922-04:00Comments on Civil War Navy, the History Profession, and Other Historical Musings: This Evening's ToastAndrew Duppstadthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10886636068786745680noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667671742448558368.post-43855301387876799202008-07-11T20:01:00.000-04:002008-07-11T20:01:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear that shipmate. Maybe it's time for y...Sorry to hear that shipmate. Maybe it's time for you and your lovely lady to follow Chris's example and take a cruise. Best way I know of to clear the cobbwebs out.<BR/><BR/>Hey Scott,<BR/><BR/>The Royal Navy career pyramid had limited slots even if you had seniority. Case in point, if a man was a captain of a frigate, he would stay there as long as possible because he would be more likely to make good prize money that he would commanding a ship of the line. Now if he sticks his head in the way of a Frog 18 pounder, well, there is a opening.Michael W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09400333370979393240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667671742448558368.post-2256521661133787212008-07-11T19:24:00.000-04:002008-07-11T19:24:00.000-04:00It's been a long week Mike. I should have figured...It's been a long week Mike. I should have figured that one out, but my brain is just too taxed at this point. In fact, I think more crap has hit the proverbial fan this week than in a very long time. I'd be waiting for the other shoe to drop if I thought there were any more left.Andrew Duppstadthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10886636068786745680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667671742448558368.post-30497350775615083242008-07-11T17:26:00.000-04:002008-07-11T17:26:00.000-04:00Promotion by seniority means waiting for vacancies...Promotion by seniority means waiting for vacancies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667671742448558368.post-76603332010867306782008-07-11T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-11T12:42:00.000-04:00Andrew, Andrew, Andrew,As a long time state employ...Andrew, Andrew, Andrew,<BR/><BR/>As a long time state employee you should know this one. <BR/><BR/>A bloody war or sickly season means more chances for promotion to a higher rank or command as your fellow officers go down. Not cynical just realistic. GRIN<BR/><BR/>M.Michael W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09400333370979393240noreply@blogger.com