Historical Source
The death of Admiral Horatio D'Ascoyne was inspired by a true event: the collision between HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown off Tripoli due to an order given by Mediterranean Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon. The Victoria was sunk, losing over 300 men (including the admiral).
Read more about this topic: Kind Hearts And Coronets
Famous quotes containing the words historical and/or source:
“What is the historical function of Parliament in this country? It is to prevent the Government from governing.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
“The ungentlemanly expressions and gasconading conduct of yours relative to me yesterday was in true character of yourself and unmask you to the world and plainly show that they were ebullitions of a base mind ... and flow from a source devoid of every refined sentiment or delicate sensations.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)