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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 22:31, 18 September 2021 (UTC)
... that by the time the Egyptian frigate Mehemet Ali(pictured) served in the 1877 Russo-Turkish War she was described as "as much good as a cardboard box"? "then followed the frigate Mehemet Ali which is these days is 'as much good as a cardboard box', at least, so said an old navy officer" from: Annual Register. J. Dodsley. 1878. p. 269.
ALT1:... that the crew of the Egyptian frigate Mehemet Ali(pictured) served dinner to the crew of a British vessel that collided with, and almost sank, her in 1877? "the Joseph Lowe was driven upon the stern of the Egyptian iron frigate the Mehemet Ali ... the English sailors who got on board the Egyptian frigate speak warmly of the kind and hospitable manner in which they were treated by the officers of that vessel although she too was herself in peril, dinner being provided for them and every available comfort afforded ... the Mehemet Ali is much damaged in the bows and had to steam up to the Kourou-tehesmé Shoal for safety, having a great quantity of water in her" from: "Turkey". The Morning Post. 1 February 1877. p. 5.
Overall: Article is new, long and sourced. No copyvio, and photo is free, clear and in the article. Hooks are cited and interesting. qpq is done. This one's good to go! BuySomeApples (talk) 22:23, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
Article is new, long and sourced. No copyvio, and photo is free, clear and in the article. Hooks are cited and interesting. qpq is done. This one's good to go! BuySomeApples (talk) 22:23, 7 September 2021 (UTC)