How to Survive in the Georgian Navy: A Sailor's Guide

The Georgian Royal Navy was an orderly and efficient fighting force which played a major role in Great Britains wars of the 18th and early 19th centuries. This book explores what it was like to be a sailor in the Georgian Navy, including how to join, learning the ropes, and the severe punishments levied for misdemeanours. It also covers military tactics, exploration, mutiny, storms, shipwrecks, and women on board ships.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 144 pages
\n Publication date: 21 February 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Georgian Royal Navy, renowned for its strict organization and rigorous discipline, emerged as a formidable fighting force that significantly contributed to Great Britain's wars in the 18th and early 19th centuries. This concise book delves into the experiences of sailors during this period, spanning from 1714 to 1820. By examining the Navy within its broader historical, national, organizational, and military context, it sheds light on the challenges and rewards of a life in service. The book explores the recruitment process into the Royal Navy, including the infamous press gangs that forcibly enlisted men. It also delves into the rigorous training regimen, known as "learning the ropes," and the severe punishments that could be imposed for even minor infractions under the Articles of War.

Furthermore, the book delves into military tactics, such as manning the guns and strategies for combating pirates. It also addresses the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet at sea, particularly the prevalence of scurvy, and the steps sailors took to prevent it. Additionally, the book covers a range of fascinating topics, including exploration, mutiny, storms, shipwrecks, and the presence of women on board ships. By utilizing extracts from contemporary documents and writings, the book reconstructs the experiences of Navy officers and sailors in vivid detail, providing a unique insight into the lives of these individuals.

\n Weight: 224g\n
Dimension: 127 x 187 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472830876\n \n