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  • It was a daring thing for him to say, for only if Cristoforo reached Cipangu and returned to Spain would the title Admiral of the Ocean-Sea belong to him.

    Pastwatch, the Redemtion of Christopher Columbus Card, Orson Scott 1996

  • The title Admiral of the Ocean Sea was novel and this was the first time it was announced that Spain or any other European power had possessions in the Indies.

    The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 Various 1884

  • Him they call The Admiral is a big figure of a man, and of course we that use the sea get to know how a good captain looks.

    1492, 1922

  • Him they call The Admiral is a big figure of a man, and of course we that use the sea get to know how a good captain looks.

    1492 Mary Johnston 1903

  • I called Admiral, who – hey presto – lowered it to around £432 – a mere 11% higher than last year, albeit with a higher excess.

    Car insurance premiums rise by 40% in 12 months Graham Snowdon 2010

  • As in Admiral Chester Nimitz -- good German - American name, a war hero and even better in my view, a Texan from one of my neighboring towns.

    Name My Dog 2008

  • In any case, the film Admiral is great, and there are many more great films outside the "bubble".

    Worth Watching - June 23: Russian War Film 'Admiral' Trailer « FirstShowing.net 2008

  • A freakin 'Admiral Dinghy print would totally rock.

    Countdown to a win 2007

  • This place belongs to Old Pendragon, whom we call the Admiral; though he retired before getting the rank.

    The Complete Father Brown 2003

  • This place belongs to Old Pendragon, whom we call the Admiral; though he retired before getting the rank.

    The Complete Father Brown 2003

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