Ships
A look into all things Nautical.
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31st Jul 2021 - The Master Gunner was responsible for the repair and operations of a ships guns. All cannons and munitions were kept under his watchful eye. The Maste …
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31st Jul 2021 - This position involved the intake an proper distribution of supplies for the ship. He made sure replacement supplies were procured. The Boatswain also …
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31st Jul 2021 - Often The Quartermaster was seconded in responsibility to The Captain. Normally elected by the Ship's Crew, The Quartermaster was tasked with making s …
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31st Jul 2021 - Average Crewmen, they were assigned everyday duties necessary for the daily operation of the ship. This may include cleaning or “swabbing” …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Grab (or Gurab, Regionally) - was a popular 18th Century Class of Pirate vessel. Used off the Coast of India (Bombay) and later on The Mediterrane …
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31st Jul 2021 - Named for King Charles II, HMS “Charles” was launched in 1668 from Liverpool, England. As a Ship-of-The Line, HMS “Charles” bo …
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31st Jul 2021 - Snow Classes of ships were prevalent from the 17th thru 19th Centuries throughout Europe. Twin Masted, Snow's were multi-purpose ships that were used …
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31st Jul 2021 - Designed to operate if The Indian Sub-Continental Coastal waters ( and seen as far as South Africa, later) - The Gallivat Class of ships were small to …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Spanish vessel “Atocha” was a Galleon-class vessel, noted as one of the most famous treasure ships that sunk off the Coast of Florida …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Collier and it's related Classes of Ships, were designed for The 18th and 19th Century Coal Trade. Most Coal producing Countries used some form of …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Mediterranean Xebec-type vessel, the name is a somewhat bastardized phrasing of the word "Polish". The Polacca were slender, fast moving ships, whic …
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31st Jul 2021 - The "Speedwell" was the sister Ship to the much storied "Mayflower". Both ships were destined to take Pilgrim Separatists on their voyage to the then …