Return of a Fleet into Plymouth Harbour

Published in May 24th, 2008
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RETURN OF A FLEET INTO PLYMOUTH HARBOUR By Dominic Serres the Elder, 1766 (Highest resolution available 4102×2439) The recruited sailors had to be kept healthy. The circumstances required British ships to spend long periods of time at sea and in 1759 this problem was especially difficult. The French were planning an invasion of England and [...]

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A Seaman of the Pallas Leaning on a Bowchaser

Published in May 24th, 2008
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A SEAMAN OF THE PALLAS LEANING ON A BOWCHASER By Gabriel Bray, c.1776 (Highest resolution available 2046×3128) Despite the ill fate of Admiral Byng, the Royal Navy had no problem recruiting new officers. A career of a naval officer meant glory and responsibility, it promised friendship and connections in the highest circles of the British [...]

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