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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1819 edition. Excerpt: ... "This table is certainly a flattering statement of the mercantile marine of the united kingdoms and colonies. It is a poor compliment to the spirit and policy of the country, that, possessing in the employment of her merchants 180,000 seamen, recourse should still be had to Impressment for Manning her Royal Navy! The number of men that I deem adequate to Manning the Royal Navy, is as follows. In the present state of Europe, even if all the maritime powers were to unite against us, this supply would be sufficient; but this number is not to be the only resource of the country. My plan is, to put it in the power of government, to increase the Naval quota, as may be found necessary for the public service. Present peace establishment, including marines 0,000 Seamen to be raised--, -60,000 Landmen and marines---30,000 Inland navigation... 3,000 113,000 The fifteen thousand of the peace establishment, are expected to be prime seamen, and experienced in the duty of a King's ship; that in the event of a war breaking out, they might serve to supply new commissioned ships with petty officers, such as gunners, boatswain's and carpenter's mates, &c. so necessary for the compleat formation of a ship's company. The marines also of the peace establishment, as being experienced soldiers, are expected to become serjeants, corporals, &c. in order to bring new recruits into order and discipline.. It is also intended by the plan under consideration, that all future peace establishments shall be raised by it, as soon as an armament, or a war shall cease.-- The seamen and marines of the peace establishment without landmen, shall be raised for three years, for five years, and for seven years. At the end of each period, when the men are discharged, there...

A major new history of the Royal Navy during the tumultuous age of revolution The French Revolutionary Wars catapulted Britain into a conflict against a new enemy: Republican France. Britain relied on the Royal Navy to protect its shores and empire, but as radical ideas about rights and liberty spread across the globe, it could not prevent the spirit of revolution from reaching its ships. In this insightful history, James Davey tells the story of Britain’s Royal Navy across the turbulent 1790s. As resistance and rebellion swept through the fleets, the navy itself became a political battleground. This was a conflict fought for principles as well as power. Sailors organized riots, strikes, petitions, and mutinies to achieve their goals. These shocking events dominated public discussion, prompting cynical—and sometimes brutal—responses from the government. Tempest uncovers the voices of ordinary sailors to shed new light on Britain’s war with France, as the age of revolution played out at every level of society.

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