The French Nelson
When British and French fleets met in battle during the 18th century, as a general rule, it was always the British that won. Not every...
Why did ships have figureheads?
Figureheads are magnificent things. Stroll along the ranks of huge, colourfully painted ones in the naval museums at Greenwich or...
Winston Churchill’s Tattoo
At the end of the 18th century, a new craze was sweeping the lower decks of the Royal Navy. The very latest fashion accessory for the...
