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Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print)
7337563 Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown
Recruitment poster for 'The War of Captain Jenkins' ear'.
Inscribed 'THREE MEN FOR THE
NAVY
WANTED
For the Townships of Chipping, Dutton,
And Clayton-le-Dale,
THREE ABLE-BODIED
Seamen or Landmen,
To serve in his Majesty's NAVY during the present War only;
and as the Time for accepting such Volunteers expires on
Wednesday next, the 14th of December, it is hoped that no True-
Born BRITISH TAR will lose so favourable an Opportunity.
Such as make an immediate Application will be preferred, and
over and above a handsome Bounty, will be entitled to, and
receive, Advantages superior to any other Service, viz. The
Families and Friends of Volunteers will receive Monthly Pay,
and the Volunteers themselves will have a bountiful Supply
of CLOATHING, BEEF, GROG, FLIP and STRONG BEER,
also a certainty of PRIZE-MONEY, as the men entered for
this Service will be sent to Capture
The Rich Spanish Galleons,
and in Consequence will return loaded with Dollars and
HONOURS, to spend their Days in PEACE and PLENTY.
HUZZA!!!
BOUNTY will be paid by applying to JOHN SWINGLEHURST, of
Chipping; THOS DEWHURST of Dutton; and JAMES HIGGS,
of Clayton-le-Dale.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38175828
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print from 1796 depicts a recruitment poster for the Royal Navy during 'The War of Captain Jenkins' ear'. The image features three men, presumably seamen or landmen, wanted for service in his Majesty's Navy. The poster appeals to "True-Born BRITISH TARs" to seize the opportunity and volunteer before the deadline on December 14th.
The text on the poster promises handsome bounties, monthly pay for families and friends of volunteers, as well as a generous supply of clothing, beef, grog, flip, and strong beer. Volunteers are assured of prize money from capturing Spanish galleons loaded with dollars and honors. The enthusiastic call of "HUZZA!!!" adds an air of excitement and adventure to the recruitment drive.
The names John Swinglehurst, Thos Dewhurst, and James Higgs are listed as contacts for those interested in signing up. This historical document provides a fascinating glimpse into the methods used to recruit sailors for naval service during times of conflict. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals who answered their country's call to serve at sea.
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