December 2013 | The Dear Surprise

Dispatches

[ November 24, 2018 ] A Digital Map of Ocean Traffic, Mined from Centuries-old Ship’s Logs Primary Sources
[ November 20, 2018 ] So You Want My Job: Underwater Archeologist The Dear Surprise
[ November 16, 2018 ] Science at Sea: What the Novels of Patrick O’Brian Can Teach Us Dr. Stephen Maturin
[ November 11, 2018 ] WWI in Photos: War at Sea Events
[ November 5, 2018 ] Subject to the Requirements of the Service: Peter Weir’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Behind the Scenes

The Napoleonic Wars in India

December 19, 2013 The Dear Knows 0

This introduction to the political situation in India during the time period surrounding our beloved series comes from author Lauren Willig, who blogs at History Hoydens. As for India, well… I think we all know what kind […]

Royal Navy Uniforms: Lt. William Hicks

December 13, 2013 The Dear Knows 0

This uniform belonging to Lieutenant William Hicks is the only known surviving example of a Royal Navy lieutenant’s uniform from the Napoleonic Era (1812-25 regulation pattern). It is even more noteworthy for having belonged to […]