Hawkyns Posted January 18, 2010 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.
callenish gunner Posted January 18, 2010 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
Coastie04 Posted January 18, 2010 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
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