The most common misconception, thanks to the movies, is that everyone had uniforms, and that they wore them all the time. Although it is true that sometimes a ship's sailmaker would ration out canvas for the making of slops and other items, which the sailors made themselves, in general, seamen wore whatever shirts shoes, etc that they chose, and there was not a uniform dress. The exception, of course, would be their shore going rig. The sailor, ready for shore, there is usually an expression of pride in profession, their skills, and themselves as individuals.
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As for the officers, daily life was the same. On ship, one knows who is the officer, and uniforms are needed. Also, uniforms were expensive, and paid for by the officers themselves, evenon a government naval vessel. You certainly aren't going to have your best coat ruined by tar dripping from the sail seams."second best" coats were good enough to receive another officer while at sea, n and your "best jacket" would be carefully stored against molend other damage, for important occasions ashore. Your "third best" or worse would be acceptable to differentiate an oficer from the men before the mast, while at sea.
Jackets - Commonly wool, though not of a standard color. In some cases, it varied depending upon at which ship's chandler you purchased your coat. By the 1790s, it became fashionable at one point for seamen to take on a theme. For example; if the ship was "The Emerald", all the men might decide on green jackets, or the captain may choose to provide them for the crew, at least those who rowed his launch.
Kerchiefs - Decorative ashore, a neck cloth. Useful at other times as a scarf for warmth, a head piece, a bandage or a pocket.
Trousers - Although the canvas might be provided by the sailmaker, often the men might sew piping into the seams. All the forecastle hands might chose one color, while the larboard watch might prefer another.
He is to see the Meat duly watered, and the Provisions carefully and cleanly boiled, and delivered to the Men according to the Practice of the Navy.
In stormy Weather he is to secure the Steep-tub that it may not be washed over-board; but if it should inevitable be lost, the Captain must certify it, and he is to make Oath to the Number of Pieces so lost, that it may be allowed in the Purser's Accounts.
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Pork 1 Pound
Pease ½ a Pin
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Oatmeal 1 Pint
Butter 2 Ounces
Cheese 4 Ounc
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Beef 2 Pounds
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Oatmeal 1 Pint
Butter 2 Ounces
Cheese 4 Ou
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Pork 1 Pound Pease ½ a Pint
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Oatmeal 1 Pint
Butter 2 Ounces
Cheese 4 Ounces
Bread one pound
Beer, one gallon
Beef 2 Poun
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Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1837. pp 106-107.
The seaman or officer ashore was at his own mercy. Lodging was his own responsibility. While at dock, though one watch might have shore leave, the other two watches were occupied with repair and refitting the ship. Seamen ashore often fell afoul of pimps, pick-pockets, and thieves, but many just spent their money like water, grabbing as much excitement as possible, before returning to the monotony of daily life at sea
The easiest thing to remember is "18 inches". You;d have 18 inches of deck for your hammock, with men to either side of you. Considering that 1 watch is working, a second watch is "at ease" and only one watch is asleep, this is not as crowded as it might at first sound, but certainly not luxurious. Crew ate sitting on seas chests or boxes, on planks placed on trestles. The midshipmen might have lockers, little more than a closet the size of their bunks, as is also true possibly for the petty officers of the gun room. A Captain's cabin might be cluttered with a few of the ships guns, navigation aids, chronometers and hydrometers, with little room for much in the way of personal comforts. A captain's main privilage was his privacy.