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Dolphin fish
Also known as mahi-mahi or dorado. A popular food and sport fish known for its spectacular colouring.

Dragoons
The dragoons referred to here are H.M. 19th Light Dragoons. Formed 1781 for service in India (as the 23rd Regiment of Light Dragoons; renumbered 19th in 1786). For 16 years the only British cavalry unit in India.

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