Tag Archives: Sir Edward Pellew
Captain Codrington vs The French Army
“Port a point. Steady!” The ship crept through the water; not a sound from the crew, standing tense at their guns — only the faint sweet music of the breeze in the rigging, and the lapping of the water overside. … Continue reading
HMS Bonne Citoyenne vs. La Furieuse
On June 18, 1809 HMS Inflexible (64) and HMS Bonne Citoyenne (20) departed Spithead for Quebec escorting a convoy of merchantmen. Bonne Citoyenne was a sloop which had been taken from the French by HMS Phaeton in 1796. She carried … Continue reading
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The Issue of Provisions
The life of the sailor revolved around meals. The mess, typically 4 to 8 men, constituted the social organization aboard ship and meals provided the high points in days filled with monotony. Each mess was assigned a number, HMS Victory, … Continue reading
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Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
The Age of Sail produced some interesting characters and exceptional leaders. Sometimes they are all rolled into one, as in the case of Lord Cochrane. What makes the British Navy notable, in my view anyway, is the degree to which … Continue reading
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