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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian03 Jul 2015 9:25 a.m. PST

The Navy accepted the remains of a Revolutionary War ship from the city of Harrisburg, Pa., on July 1, noting the importance of displaying naval history for the public.

The city bought the Continental Navy schooner Royal Savage remains in 1995 but has kept them in storage since, according to a Navy news release.

"This ship, and its artifacts are now going to be preserved and cherished for the public for generations to come as they should be," Mayor Eric Papenfuse said in the news release. "For the last 20 years, the artifacts have stayed in storage, out of public viewing, and we are pleased today to bring them to the light of day and to make sure they are being given the proper care."…

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Royal Marine05 Jul 2015 10:39 a.m. PST

It's been a VERY DULL 4th July from you Yanks in TMP land …

Pyrate Captain13 Jul 2015 4:29 p.m. PST

It wasn't 239 years ago.

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