Tracing Britain’s early hospital ships

Lee Coppack — Sat, 20 May 2023 11:50:12 +0000

Ships’ muster and pay book records provide valuable information about hospital ships in the Royal Navy starting in the 17th century, say Edward Wawrzynczak and Jane Wickenden. Hospital ships carrying surgeons and medical supplies became a regular feature of Royal Naval operations in times of conflict during the second half of the 17th century. The […]

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Tracing Britain’s early hospital ships