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“Navigation is easy. If it wasn't, they wouldn't be able to teach it to Sailors.”

Quote by James Lawrence

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James Lawrence, born on October 1, 1781, and died on June 4, 1813, was an enigmatic historical figure whose identity and career remain unclear. more

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