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Quackenbush rifle. Quackenbush patented his "Safety Rifle" on February 23rd, 1886; #336,586. The Quackenbush rifle, invented by industrialist Henry M. Quackenbush, is a clever but cheaply made "Boys' rifle " sold in large numbers in the 1893–1920 period, along with several models of air guns .
HMS Ganges was a training ship and later stone frigate of the Royal Navy. She was established as a boys' training establishment in 1865, and was based aboard a number of hulks before moving ashore. She was based alternately in Falmouth, Harwich (from 1899) and Shotley (from 1905).
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is a multinational fashion retailer headquartered in Sweden. Known for its fast fashion business model, H&M offers affordable clothing, accessories, and homeware. The company has a significant global presence, operating thousands of stores across 75 geographical markets and employing over 100,000 people worldwide.
HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy.She was ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. With 246 years of service as of 2024, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission.
Panchiko. Panchiko ( / pænˈtʃiːkoʊ / pan-CHEE-koh) is a British indie rock band originating from Nottingham, England. Formed sometime between 1997 and 1998, [ 1] it originally consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Owain Davies, guitarist/keyboardist Andrew "Andy" Wright, bassist Shaun Ferreday, and a drummer named John.
The term Hmong is the English pronunciation of the Hmong's native name. It is a singular and plural noun (e.g., Japanese, French, etc.). Very little is known about the native Hmong name as it is not mentioned in Chinese historical records, since the Han identified the Hmong as Miao. The meaning of it is debatable and no one is sure of its ...
HMT. Dunera. HMT (Hired Military Transport)[ 2][ 3] Dunera was a British passenger ship which, in 1940, became involved in a controversial transportation of thousands of "enemy aliens" to Australia. The British India Steam Navigation Company had operated a previous Dunera (1891), which served as a troopship during the Second Boer War. [ 4][ 5]
HMS. Ganges. mast. Coordinates: 51°57′28.5″N 1°16′16.3″E. Mast pictured in 2004. A ship's mast stands on the site of the Royal Navy shore establishment HMS Ganges at Shotley, Suffolk in England. It was formerly used for mast climbing practice when the site was a training centre for boy seamen. Every boy at the school had to climb ...