Manxmen at sea in the age of Nelson, 1760-1815
Richardson, Matthew (Curator)2024
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The Isle of Man is predominantly a maritime nation. For many generations its menfolk have made their living from the sea, sometimes as fishermen, but often as crewmen aboard merchant vessels or warships. Indeed, such were their skills of seamanship that they were in great demand for the latter in time of war. As smugglers, or as privateers they made their living on the waves, in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Pacific. Whether taken by a Press Gang, or enlisted voluntarily, the Manx saw action in some of the greatests naval events between 1760 and 1815. The Isle of Man had a high degree of literacy and education even among the poor at this time, and consequently a significant body of first-hand evidence has survived from those who served below decks, aboard merchant ships, privateers and warships.
Main title:
Manxmen at sea in the age of Nelson, 1760-1815 / Matthew Richardson.
Author:
Richardson, Matthew (Curator), author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Maritime, 2024.
Collation:
176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781399044493 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
359.008991
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2431053