How many women have you ever seen in movies or on television working alongside men during naval battles? The answer is probably “None”, yet many were there! There were lots of women aboard navy ships during before, during and after the Napoleonic Wars. And some, like Nancy Perriam, taking…
via Nancy Perriam – a woman in the Georgian Navy (Guest Post) – The Dark Days of Georgian Britain
Thoroughly enjoyable. I had read about this topic before, and it was interesting to see more detail. There are many similar tales of American women serving on both sides, during the Civil War.
Best wishes, Pete.
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