Last month, we asked you to think of something appropriately witty for this image from our feature on Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, published in the September issue of Military History Monthly. We are delighted to announce this month’s winners.
WINNER
‘Posing with the world’s largest cigar made Michiel feel very important indeed.’ – Sebastian Wetherall
RUNNERS UP:
‘De Ruyter couldn’t help wondering if his clothing left him at a distinct disadvantage against the Jamaicans in the relay.’ – David Parkin
‘Michiel was pleased with his profile picture for AdmiralDating.com.’ – Harry Compton
August 13, 2018 @ 10:19 pm
Verdamnt! Demoted to sailing inshore of the dykes!
August 15, 2018 @ 10:52 am
Heineken, anyone?
August 15, 2018 @ 10:59 am
De Ruyter couldn’t help wondering if his clothing left him at a distinct disadvantage against the Jamaicans in the relay.
August 17, 2018 @ 4:11 pm
The crew call me an OLD MASTER, er, I think they said MASTER!
August 19, 2018 @ 6:23 pm
Come try my father’s new craft beer; it’s called “The Royal Charles”
August 20, 2018 @ 1:52 pm
Poised and confident in his finest nautical couture, Admiral De Ruyter prepared to slay the runway.
August 20, 2018 @ 5:53 pm
The made me an Admiral? But to tell you the truth seamanship’s all double Dutch to me!
August 21, 2018 @ 11:51 am
and there’s definitely nothing happening behind me?
August 21, 2018 @ 11:56 am
Michiel was pleased with his profile picture for AdmiralDating.com
August 22, 2018 @ 5:39 pm
You ask, do I wear clogs? No, only in my arteries!
August 23, 2018 @ 7:59 pm
Take your time with my portrait, as my ship is sinking in the harbor.
August 23, 2018 @ 8:06 pm
Please take your time with my portrait, as my ship is sinking in the harbor.
August 24, 2018 @ 3:19 am
“I have the whole world in the palm of my hand”
August 24, 2018 @ 3:06 pm
Posing with the world’s largest cigar made Michiel feel very important indeed.
August 25, 2018 @ 5:54 pm
follow my twitter #17thcenturybadass
August 26, 2018 @ 9:42 pm
I said, “Light my cheroot.” and all the cannons fired!