The Children the Navy Sent Through Cannon Fire on Purpose
During naval battles in the 17th and 18th centuries, someone had to carry the gunpowder from the magazine to the cannons. The navy chose children for this job on purpose. Their small bodies fit the narrow passages. Their legs were faster. And if they didn't make it back, the cannon crew simply waited for the next one. This is the story of the powder monkey, and the warship that was deliberately designed around a child's body. No fluff, no fake drama. Just the normal that wasn't. — #TheOldNormal #NavalHistory #HistoryFacts #DarkHistory
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