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To build the finest ship, with the deadliest battery, and to send it afloat with a raw crew, no matter how brave they were individually, would be to insure disaster if a foe of average capacity were encountered.
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This quote illustrates the critical need for experienced crews on advanced warships to avoid disaster in combat situations.
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