"In this insightful work, Dr. Nicholas Slope, naval historian and archaeologist, presents a social history of the Royal Navy during the time of Vice Admiral Nelson. He analyses the muster, pay and log books of three Royal Navy Frigates, HMS Trent, Amazon and Glenmore, during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, using computer databases to explore life on board from 1793-1815. This book covers themes such as recruitment, officer development, child labour, promotion, desertion and death."--Provided by the publisher.