Could you survive in Lord Nelson's Royal Navy?

By the early 19th century, the British Royal Navy was the most technologically advanced and effective force in the history of naval warfare.

But what was it like living and working aboard these ships? What did the men eat? How did the ships sail? What weapons did they use?

In this documentary, Dan Snow explores what life would have been like for those who served in Nelson's navy.

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00:00 Presentation
00:56 Press groups
03:13 Chatham Historic Dockyard
05:52 Chatham Rope Factory
09:16 Royal Navy Recruitment
12:30 Jobs on board the ship
3:40 p.m. Meal in the Royal Navy
8:29 p.m. Crime and punishment
22:21 Fights and battles
25:27 Marine Service Pistol Shooting
26:24 Royal Navy Cutlass
28:12 Rigging raised
33:36 Stoppage time
34:52 Cannon fire
43:10 Life and death in Nelson's navy