Ship Types in the Age of Sail - Sloops, Brigs, Frigates and Ships of the Line
Today we look at the classifications of ships in the Age of Sail in the Royal Navy, a system that has become shorthand for the whole era, at least in the English speaking world. Sources: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Wars... https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Wars... https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Wars... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-Line-De... Naval History books, use code 'DRACH' for 25% off - https://www.usni.org/press/books?f%5B... Free naval photos and channel posters - www.drachinifel.co.uk Want to support the channel? - / drachinifel Want to talk about ships? / discord 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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