The clock has been used to tell time on ships for centuries.
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There was no king during the Mayflower Compact. The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship who were establishing a self-governing colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts. England was ruled by King James I at the time, but he had no direct involvement in the signing of the Mayflower Compact.
The Battle of New Orleans was the last time Americans fought against the British. The Americans demanded that Great Britain stop kidnapping American sailors for slave like work aboard British ships.
He used a portable sundial.
As the story goes, back in the 1600s a British ship was at anchor awaiting its new captain's arrival. A man in uniform came aboard, announced that he was the new captain, ordered the men to set sail, and he navigated the ship to a port in Holland, which was at that time at war with Britain. Turns out that the guy claiming to be the new captain was a spy. Ever since then, the process of assuming command has been more formal. The new captain must show his orders, and read his orders aloud to the assembled crew. In our more modern era, it gives and opportunity for a ceremony, and some speeches, and for the new captain to make clear to his crew what he expects them to do. It's also a great excuse for a party, and in the Navy at least, to have some champagne at the C.O.'s expense.
Ronald Reagan is and as far as anyone can tell will remain the most revered and respected president of all time.