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“Blackwall Yard” by Francis Holman

On the north bank of the Thames near Greenwich in 1784s. The 74 on the stocks in the middle is thought to be HMS Venerable. She will go on to be Admiral Duncan's flagship at the Battle of Camperdown

#Maritime #RoyalNavy #Camperdown

Today in 1607, 104 English settlers established the first permanent English settlement in North America at Jamestown, present-day Virginia.

#jamestown #Maritime

«Schooner off the Yorkshire coast», dated 1947 by British artist Frank Henry Mason

#Maritime #Sailing

The roar of surf pounding on the shore greeted them as they reached the crest. Beneath them a beach stretched away, empty of life. Beyond the waves a dark ship with backed topsails rode on the moonlit sea.

Book 6 in the #AlexanderClay series – coming soon
#books #histfict

"The last few guns rumbled into place and there was a moment of peace. Two beautiful ships, beneath the stars. Then the night vanished, as the French ship fired once more"

The Turn of the Tide – Book 6 in the Alexander Clay series – coming soon
#alexanderclay #books #histfict

A single age of sail warship often carried a greater weight of artillery than an army ashore, yet there was still a role for cutlass-wielding sailors in combat. Find out why in my blog this week.
https://t.co/mCZ664PqK2
#Boarding #Naval #Maritime

Painting by A L Garneray

«Fresh Breeze off the Norwegian Coast» by 19th century artist Hans Gude

#Norway #naval #Maritime

He held up a thruppenny and the boy’s eyes widen with delight.
‘What you after, mister?’ he asked. ‘I can show you the best bawdy house this side of the Tamar. My sister works there.’

The Turn of the Tide – Book 6 in the series – coming soon
#alexanderclay #books #histfict

The chase of the USS Constitution – in July 1812 Old Ironsides was in trouble, pursued by a large Royal Navy squadron in a calm. By ditching her water, some guns, and a lot of towing she managed to escape. Picture by Anton Fischer

#USNavy #RoyalNavy #Maritime

“Evening, Roaring Forties, Ship GRACE HARWAR", oil painting by American artist Christopher Blossom

There are no seas like those of the Southern Ocean

#SouthernOcean #Navy #Maritime