Last month, we asked you to think of something appropriately witty for this image from our feature on Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, published in the September issue of Military History Monthly. We are delighted to announce this month’s winners.
WINNER
‘Posing with the world’s largest cigar made Michiel feel very important indeed.’ – Sebastian Wetherall
RUNNERS UP:
‘De Ruyter couldn’t help wondering if his clothing left him at a distinct disadvantage against the Jamaicans in the relay.’ – David Parkin
‘Michiel was pleased with his profile picture for AdmiralDating.com.’ – Harry Compton
Verdamnt! Demoted to sailing inshore of the dykes!
Heineken, anyone?
De Ruyter couldn’t help wondering if his clothing left him at a distinct disadvantage against the Jamaicans in the relay.
The crew call me an OLD MASTER, er, I think they said MASTER!
Come try my father’s new craft beer; it’s called “The Royal Charles”
Poised and confident in his finest nautical couture, Admiral De Ruyter prepared to slay the runway.
The made me an Admiral? But to tell you the truth seamanship’s all double Dutch to me!
and there’s definitely nothing happening behind me?
Michiel was pleased with his profile picture for AdmiralDating.com
You ask, do I wear clogs? No, only in my arteries!
Take your time with my portrait, as my ship is sinking in the harbor.
Please take your time with my portrait, as my ship is sinking in the harbor.
“I have the whole world in the palm of my hand”
Posing with the world’s largest cigar made Michiel feel very important indeed.
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I said, “Light my cheroot.” and all the cannons fired!