Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed,...

Quote by William Falconer about numbers, war

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Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again separated into divisions.

William Falconer
Quote by William Falconer about numbers, war.
William Falconer

William Falconer 1732-1769, scottish Poet

Life period: 1732-1769
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