Genealogy Australia

Britain's 'Wooden Wall' kept the country free from invasion from the French for 20 years from 1793. Each ship was manned by hundreds of seamen: the Royal Navy was the biggest employer of the period.

We think of the big set piece batles, such as the Nile, St Vincent and above all Trafalgar, but for the most part ships were engaged in blockading the French coast or in actions against individual enemy vessels.

Contents:
Section 1. Background
Section 2. The Record
Appendix 1. Further Sources
Appendix 2. Websites
Appendix 3. Useful Addresses