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Ship Losses During the French Revolutionary War (1793 – 1802)

Ship losses during the Revolutionary War from 1793 through to late 1802 are very revealing as to the strength of the British navy. Although the French and Spanish were the main adversaries the British also had to contend with the Dutch (under the guise of the Batavian Republic) and the Danes. There is also one [...]
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The State of Aubrey’s Royal Navy

Just what kind of situation is Jack getting himself into when he takes command of the Sophie in Master and Commander? The Naval Balance The naval balance of power during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars was one-sided, with Britain having so large and powerful a fleet it could match all the other sea-faring nations put [...]
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