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Suggested Reading: Aubrey/Maturin Companion Books
Obviously, the world Patrick O’Brian brings so vividly to life in our beloved series is complex and foreign to most readers. There is certainly no shortage of information about the time period and the novels themselves online (including over 250 articles on this site alone), but there are also many excellent companion books available. Your [...] -
10.20.1827 The End of the Age of Sail
If the Age of Sail has a specific expiration date, October 20th, 1827 is it. This is when the Battle of Navarino, the last battle ever to be fought entirely between sailing vessels, occurred. After this date, while some navies retained a few sailing ships because they could not afford the expense of new steam [...] -
10.21.1805 The Battle of Trafalgar Gallery
As one of the most celebrated naval battles of the Napoleonic War, Trafalgar is obviously an extremely popular subject for paintings. Many more images of this incredible act of naval warfare will be posted in the days, weeks and months to come. -
Master and Commander: The Voyage of the Sophie
*SPOILERS* An excellent map of the voyage of the HMS Sophie in Master and Commander, courtesy of Warren Campbell and Helen Webb. I’ve put it in a gallery dedicated solely to maps and charts from the first novel. I daresay more will be joining it soon.