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British Sailors, 1775-1870
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This chapter provides a study of British seamen in the “age of sail” and analyses how Britain became the undisputed maritime world power in both mercantile and naval terms. It looks at the country’s expansion of maritime activity in the light of the uniqueness of Britain’s position as an island with a lengthy coastline and ports facing in more than one direction, and questions the reliability and accessibility of data concerning the mercantile maritime.
Title: British Sailors, 1775-1870
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This chapter provides a study of British seamen in the “age of sail” and analyses how Britain became the undisputed maritime world power in both mercantile and naval terms.
It looks at the country’s expansion of maritime activity in the light of the uniqueness of Britain’s position as an island with a lengthy coastline and ports facing in more than one direction, and questions the reliability and accessibility of data concerning the mercantile maritime.
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