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Impressment

An Introduction to Life at Sea in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

July 14, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

The full experience of life aboard a man o’ war in Aubrey’s Royal Navy is not something that can be easily summed up in a short article. It’s not something that can be easily summed […]

Life and Duties

An Introduction to Patronage and Promotion in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

June 13, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

“Oh ha, ha, ha, Stephen! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me: I can take care of Tom – he’ll never be made post else: this is his only chance.” – Jack Aubrey to […]

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Confusion to Robespierre and Napoleon: A Timeline of War With France

June 2, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Throughout the majority of our beloved series (not to mention the majority of Jack and Stephen’s adult lives), England is at war with France. The series and real-life events intersect at some key points, but […]

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An Introduction to Pay and Prize Money in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

April 11, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

“The pay is contemptible for a learned man – five pounds a month – and I am ashamed to mention it; but there is the chance of prize-money…

Glossaries

An Introduction to Ship Types During the Age of Sail

April 8, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

There were many different types of ships during the Age of Sail, and all were defined based on their size, the number of masts they had, the shape of their hull and their rigging (the […]

Life and Duties

An Introduction to Life, Death and Health in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

April 7, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Food Supplying the fleets was an immense undertaking, and was controled by the Victualing Board. The purser on each ship was in charge of supplying the food and consumables; like candles, coal, clothes (or slops […]

Life and Duties

An Introduction to the Watch System in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

April 7, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

This is a simplified version of the watch system as operated in most ships, where the crew were divided into two watches, the larboard and starboard watch.

Punishment

An Introduction to Punishment in Aubrey’s Royal Navy

April 5, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Discipline in the Royal Navy of Nelson’s time is often seen as a harsh and unbending code of ‘starting’, flogging and hanging. But to take punishment out of the context of the times is to […]

Glossaries

An Introduction to Naval Terms

April 4, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Patrick O’Brian is a master of naval jargon, and such mastery can at times be overwhelming. This glossary is by no means exhaustive (hence “introduction”) but should help you gain your sea-legs for your voyage!

Life and Duties

An Introduction to the Hierarchy of Aubrey’s Royal Navy

April 3, 2010 The Dear Knows 0

Ratings When signed on to a ship’s books, a man was given a rating according to his experience. Freshmen to the sea were known as landsmen, those with limited experience were ordinary seamen, while knowledgeable […]

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