Was in the car yesterday for a family outing (bloody inset days) and we therefore had Heart on the radio. The DJ was talking to a sailor and asked where he was. The sailor replied that he was on the gang plank of HMS Victory and without any hint of sarcasm in the DJ's voice he stated that he hoped it wasn't too choppy. Now,he may have been being sarcastic but there was absolutely no follow up to suggest he was which then leaves the question of ignorance. I suggested to Mrs D that surely every adult knows that HMS Victory is in dry dock and is a museum and she defended the DJ (although she was fully aware of the status of the ship).
So, is it common knowledge amongst adults that the flagship of Nelson's fleet is in dry dock?
I was giving a driving lesson on the 21st October and mentioned to a pupil that it was Trafalgar day and her comment was whether it had something to do with the place in London. I pointed out that it was more to do with a battle during which the guy at the top of the column lost his life! I can just about forgive a 17 year old for lack of historical knowledge but am I being too harsh in expecting a broadcaster to know a bit about the Victory?
So, is it common knowledge amongst adults that the flagship of Nelson's fleet is in dry dock?
I was giving a driving lesson on the 21st October and mentioned to a pupil that it was Trafalgar day and her comment was whether it had something to do with the place in London. I pointed out that it was more to do with a battle during which the guy at the top of the column lost his life! I can just about forgive a 17 year old for lack of historical knowledge but am I being too harsh in expecting a broadcaster to know a bit about the Victory?
