Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Imperieuse (1805)


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The result was: promoted by MrClog (talk) 19:27, 28 June 2019 (UTC)

HMS Imperieuse (1805)

 * ... that HMS Imperieuse once sailed under an American flag? Source:
 * ALT1:... that a letter from the crew of HMS Imperieuse persuaded their captain to refuse an appointment to a new ship? Source:
 * ALT2:... that cabin boys from HMS Imperieuse disguised in Royal Marine uniforms were used to launch a diversionary attack on a French gun battery? Source:
 * Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Bill Kibby
 * Comment: The first hook refers to the ruse de guerre employed against the French privateer, L'Orient. If you think that's too difficult for readers to work out, please use one of the other suggestions.

Moved to mainspace by BarretB (talk). Nominated by Ykraps (talk) at 07:36, 1 June 2019 (UTC).


 * Reviewing
 * Article is new enough, long enough and neutral.
 * It is supported by inline references from appropriate sources.
 * No copyvio on Earwig.
 * Hooks are properly formatted and short enough. I think the original is OK for a general audience and the enigma in the question makes it eye-catching. It is surprising that the tactic was a legitimate ruse de guerre. ALT 1 is the better of the other 2.
 * Looks good to go. Symbol confirmed.svg Papamac (talk) 08:56, 8 June 2019 (UTC)