Sea Dogs: Life Aboard an English Galleon

James Seay Dean is the noted authority on these voyages and provides a sympathetic treatment of life aboard ship in some of the most challenging circumstances these redoubtable sailors faced. Sea Dogs follows in the footsteps of the average sailor, drawing from the accounts of sixteenth-century and early seventeenth-century ocean voyages to convey the realities of everyday life aboard the galleons sailing between England and the West Indies and beyond.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

James Seay Dean, a renowned authority on these voyages, delves into the captivating tales of life aboard ship during the challenging times these remarkable sailors encountered "beyond the line." In his sympathetic treatment, he sheds light on the hardships, trials, and triumphs experienced by these brave individuals.

"A fascinating and informative account of the development of Tudor and Stuart sailing ships," Professor Barry Gough, a maritime historian, remarks. "Its examination of their architecture, sailing, and tactics, especially as it is set within the international political context, makes a most interesting story."

Bryan Barrett, Commander RN, ret., adds, "From jacktar to captain, what was life like aboard an Elizabethan ship? How did the men survive tropical heat, storms, bad water, rotten food, disease, poor navigation, shifting cargoes, and enemy fire? Would a sailor return alive?"

Sea Dogs takes readers on a journey following the footsteps of the average sailor, drawing from the accounts of sixteenth-century and early seventeenth-century ocean voyages. It vividly conveys the realities of everyday life aboard the galleons that sailed between England and the West Indies, as well as beyond. The book celebrates the extraordinary drive and courage of those early sailors who ventured into the unknown, exploring the treacherous waters of the Cabo Verde, the Caribbean, the Rivers Amazonas and Orinoco, and the Strait of Magellan.

Sea Dogs is an essential read for anyone with a deep interest in English maritime heritage. It provides a profound understanding of the challenges and rewards of those who sailed the oceans in the past, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and captivate us today.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803991818