Manxmen at Sea in the Age of Nelson, 1760-1815

The Isle of Man is predominantly a maritime nation. For many generations its menfolk have made their living from the sea, sometimes as fishermen, but often as crewmen aboard merchant vessels or warships. Indeed, such were their skills of seamanship that they were in great demand for the latter in time of war.

As smugglers, or as privateers they made their living on the waves, in the Atlantic, Carib...