Hawkyns Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8464194.stm Seems a small crew for a ship that size. Hawkyns Cannon add dignity to what otherwise would be merely an ugly brawl I do what I do for my own reasons. I do not require anyone to follow me. I do not require society's approval for my actions or beliefs. if I am to be judged, let me be judged in the pure light of history, not the harsh glare of modern trends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 It certainly sounds a might light on crew for a ship her size to me as well ...I'd say a crew of 6-10 would be more likely for safety sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastie04 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Four is a small crew, and for a day sail or short coastal routes, I'd say it's big enough. Definitely big enough to take down sail in an emergency. Additionally, this is a school ship, so they may have had a larger crew that they got off the boat as soon as possible when trouble hit. Thus, the crew of four might just be a skeleton crew of the professional sailors that acted as watch captains for the trainees. Just a supposition of why the crew may have been so small. Of course, not being able to pay a larger crew is another distinct possibility. She was bigger and faster when under full sail With a gale on the beam and the seas o'er the rail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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