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Age of Sail, American Revolution, Black History, Caribbean, Diversity & Inclusion, Dockyards & Ports, Learning From The Past, Maritime Trade, Merchant Navy, Napoleonic Wars, Naval History, People, Seven Years' War, Slave Trade, Trade Interdiction and Protection, War of Austrian Succession
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The Man in the Margins – The Black Sailor’s Voyage to Nelson’s Column (I)

By CDRE DAVID BURNS RN (RTD),
15 Mar 23
Ed. The first of a two-part series, as a diversity and inclusion resource for Black History Month, the author examines the role of black labour in the Atlantic maritime system, from which the Royal Navy’s black sailors were drawn during the 18th century. This instalment focuses on the tragedy of black slavery as a component of the Atlantic system, and the remarkable achievements of those slaves who nevertheless became Royal Navy sailors. A 30 minute read.
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Book Reviews, First World War, Merchant Marine, Merchant Navy, Military History, Naval History, Second World War, Strategy
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Book Reviews, 7 March

07 Mar 23

The latest book reviews have been published, covering the development of French naval policy between 1870 and 1918, and the Ocean-class […]

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Learning From The Past, First World War, Merchant Navy, Naval Aviation, Naval History, People, Second World War, Technology, Trade Interdiction and Protection
14 minutes, 55 seconds

The Remarkable Story of Commander Charles Lightoller DSC & Bar RNR

By DAN CONLEY,
28 Feb 23
Ed. By the Editor – Charles Lightoller’s story demonstrates the difference an individual can make during a crisis, given courage, versatility, commitment to duty – and a peculiar degree of luck. A 15 minute read.

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