There have been many interesting threads in the Naval Review Forum over the past few months, many of which stray far and wide from the original topic. A debate has ensued about the validity of digital over analogue exploring, in particular, Gunnery and Navigation systems. I suspect I will be corrected by someone who was present, nevertheless here goes… The late Duke of Edinburgh was visiting the Bridge one morning and in conversation with the Captain moved from the vicinity of the captain’s chair to the Bridge wing and in so doing placed his now empty coffee cup on the chart table. The Navigat…
