R.N.R.
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Example Sentences
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The mine-sweeping trawlers are organised in divisions of from four to seven vessels, each division being under the command of an R.N.R. lieutenant.
From The Harwich Naval Forces Their Part in the Great War by Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)
"Not the least, sir," replied the master of the Dimpled Lassie, Peter M'Kie, skipper R.N.R.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
He had a well-proportioned frame, and his life in the mail-boats, and the R.N.R. training, had set their stamp on him.
From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold
He was twenty-eight years of age, and held an extra-master's certificate, and he had just completed the year's training in a big British warship which gave him his commission as a lieutenant R.N.R.
From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold
The salvage officer, a Commander, R.N.R., joined us at the rail.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)
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