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Admiral. Fleets were usually divided into three squadrons which formed the van (forward), the centre and the rear. The rear was commanded by a rear-admiral who was subordinate to the vice-admiral commanding the van. The admiral commanded the centre squadr
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Cabin - Boy. No.1.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cabin boy's [Royal navy] Ship's boys were usually aged between twelve and sixteen years. Some came from poor families, others who had been convicted of petty crimes or vagr
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Captain of Marines. No.10.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, captain of marine's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
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Captain. No.8.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, captain's [Royal navy] The captain was responsible for fitting out his ship for sea and had 'to use his best endeavours to get the ship manned', by fair means or foul wh
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum

Carpenter. No.3.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, carpenter's [Royal navy] The ship's carpenter was one of the most important warrant officers on board and had to pass an examination at Shipwright's Hall before he could
15 Feb 1799
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Cook. No.4.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cook's [Royal navy] Ship's cooks were usually disabled seamen but were ranked as warrant officers. They were not appointed for their culinary skills, but produced the seaman'
15 Feb 1799
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Lieutenant. No.7.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, lieutenant's [Royal navy] Midshipmen had to pass an examination to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant who were usually about nineteen years old. Lieutenants were in charge o
15 Feb 1799
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Midshipman. No.5.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cook's [Royal navy] Midshipmen were usually the sons of wealthy or aristocratic families training to become commissioned officers. They usually joined the Navy at the age of twel
15 Feb 1799
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Purser. No.6.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, purser's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
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Purser. No.6.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, purser's [Royal navy]
Published 15 February 1799
National Maritime Museum

Sailor. No.2.; Hand-coloured. Depicts clothing, outerwear: dress, cabin boy's [Royal navy]
15 Feb 1799
National Maritime Museum