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A Frigate of King George: Life and Duty on a British Man-of-war (Hardcover)

by Brian Vale (Author) "The story of the Doris begins with Admiral the Earl of St Vincent ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd; First Edition edition (29 Jun 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1860646549
  • ISBN-13: 978-1860646546
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 16.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 512,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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What was life really like on a wooden warship? This book takes a look at life aboard the 42-gun frigate HMS "Doris" - launched from Bombay in 1807 and finally retired at Valparaiso in 1829. Vale concentrates on her service on the South American station under Sir Thomas Hardy as she protected British interests during the stormy years of South American Independence. The author covers in vivid detail the operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru, both from the political and military angle and from the perspective of the sailors, to give a fascinating account of the everyday concerns and routines of life on shipboard.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent insight into the British Navy, post Nelson, 10 Nov 2008
By J.B. (east Sussex United kingdom) - See all my reviews
Well written and researched, this book gives a tantalising glimpse into the life of one ship, her officers and men, during the late Georgian period. I read it just after "HMS Brilliant", a similar book, about a similar ship, although nearly two hundred years later. The contrast in the R.N of old and a more modern force was very apparent.
Thoroughly enjoyed and recommended.
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