Senior Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo Wallis
April, 2012
[Olla-podrida: an affectionate 18th-century term for a colourful medley of items]
We salute two special men of the sea this month – Provo Wallis, a hero of the War of 1812 and the person with the longest +ever+ period of naval service – and Edward Riou, a young officer who epitomised the finest traditions of the Royal Navy whose life was tragically cut short in his prime.
1 DISPATCHES
2 ASK JULIAN
3 PROVO WALLIS
4 WIT AND WISDOM OF THE SEA
5 EDITOR’S CHOICE
6 MOTHER OF ALL MARITIME AUCTIONS
7 CONTESTS
8 “GALLANT, GOOD RIOU”
