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“If the Marines are abolished half the efficiency of the Navy will be destroyed. They are as necessary to the well being of a ship as the officers. Instead of decreasing the Corps, I would rather hope to see a large increase, for we feel the want of Marines very much.”

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David Dixon Porter
David Dixon Porter

David Dixon Porter was an American naval officer known for his contributions to naval engineering and navigation technology. He was born on June 8, 1813, and died on February 13, 1891. more

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