The Royal Navy

Question 1

Naval warfare in the late 1700s

Answer 1

Ships: Wooden and dependent on sails, had 70+ guns

Frigates: Smaller, faster ships with 28-36 guns - used in continual action, patrolling and scouting.

Question 2

Blockade

Answer 2

Used by navy to prevent enemy ships from leaving port

• close blockade : main fleet sailed near to enemy port
• open blockade : main fleet in home port or miles away at sea and frigates patrolled the coast off the enemy port

Question 3

Recruitment

Answer 3

Impressment: Seafarers 15-55 would be forced to join the navy

Quota system: Each county was required to supply a certain number of volunteers based on population and number of ports

Question 4

Conditions

Answer 4

• pay: in 1793 22s. 6d, wages remained stagnant since 1652
• sailors only allowed 35cm to sleep in hammocks

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