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Journal of David Talbot Part 3: Action On Board HMS Calliope, 1810-1813

Posted by Chris Davidson, on September 9th, 2024

Abstract

This article continues the extracts from the journals of David Talbot who was impressed to the HMS Calliope in December 1810. Part I covered his experience of the Press Gang; Part II covered life on board the ship, including watch-keeping, daily routine, making sail, working aloft, meals, readying for battle and religion. This extract describes several engagements and raids around the Dutch coast.

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