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July 23rd, 1759: The Construction of HMS Victory Begins

July 23, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

“This day will be launched his majesties ship the Victory, estimated the largest and finest ship ever built. Several of the Lords of the Admiralty, Commissioners of the Navy, and many persons of quality and […]

The History

Career and Conservation of HMS Victory

July 23, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

The history of the HMS Victory comprises five main phases: Phase 1 Construction and pre-service 1759–1777 Phase 2 Service Career 1778–1812; Phase 3 Service Afloat 1812–1921; Phase 4a Reconstruction 1922–1965; and Phase 4b Reconstruction 1966–2013 […]

Just For Fun

The Mary Rose: A “Historical Death Star (With a Baffling Flaw)”

July 19, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

As those of you who read this awesome post about Captain Bligh might recall, I love Cracked. They have a tendency to publish historical themed articles with a twist, and just recently published one featuring Henry VIII’s favorite […]

The History

The History of the Mary Rose, 1510-1545

July 19, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

Though best known today for her tragic sinking, Henry VIII’s Mary Rose was a successful warship for 34 years: almost the entire duration of his reign.

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Did Willoughby Join the Navy? Patrick O’Brian’s Thirty-Year Homage to Jane Austen

July 17, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

Whether the comparisons are obvious or not, as The New Yorker noted, “O’Brian acknowledges Jane Austen as one of his inspirations, and she need not be ashamed of the affiliation” (ctd. in King 344).

Dr. Stephen Maturin

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!

Actions and Skirmishes

The Only Time in History When Men on Horseback Captured a Fleet of Ships

July 14, 2021 The Dear Knows 0

A Dutch fleet stuck in the ice. A group of French soldiers sent to capture it. What could go wrong? The French Revolutionary Wars lasted a decade, but their strangest moment may have lasted just […]

The History

History and Probate Inventory of the Mayflower

November 28, 2019 The Dear Knows 0

Today is the American Thanksgiving holiday which celebrates the first harvest of the Pilgrims after the founding of the Plymouth colony. But we don’t care about that! We want to know about the ship! Caleb […]

Just For Fun

The Lost Tiki Lounge’s Definitive Guide To Grog

June 16, 2019 The Dear Knows 0

Have a little history with your alcohol, the better to pretend that you’re not a drunk, you’re an intellectual… Happy summer 🙂

Events

HMS Tribune: Halifax’s First Maritime Disaster is Almost Forgotten

June 9, 2019 The Dear Knows 0

Two months out and hours from port, a debate broke out between the captain and the master. The fateful decision was taken to proceed immediately under the master and the Captain returned to his cabin. […]

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  • Did Willoughby Join the Navy? Patrick O’Brian’s Thirty-Year Homage to Jane Austen
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  • The Only Time in History When Men on Horseback Captured a Fleet of Ships
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