They explore the horrifying life at sea for a Royal Navy sailor from the 16th to 19th century, covering the truth about press ganging, shipboard discipline, and the myths vs. realities of naval life.

As Britain was in the midst of a highly threatening war with France and its allies Spain and the Netherlands, deadly issues were posed by serious mutinies in the British fleet in 1797, a topic well ...

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