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Sick Bay of the HMS San Domingo, 1812

July 14, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what our dear Dr. Maturin’s domain was like, this illustration, drawn to scale and labeled, is an excellent place to start!

The Secret Diary of a Midshipman

May 24, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Behold a delightful series of drawings made in 1820 by Captain Frederick Marryat (author of Mr. Midshipman Easy) about his life as a midshipman circa 1806 – 1812. They are definitely not “high art”, but […]