"Black Men in the Victorian Naval Forces" Topic

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Tango01	11 Sep 2012 11:26 a.m. PST
Of possible interest. mhhv.org.au/?p=1067#more-1067 How many wargamers paint black men in his Naval Forces at teh Victoria Era? Amicalement Armand
Dr Mathias	11 Sep 2012 12:31 p.m. PST
I have never done so, but I think I might now.
Dark Knights And Bloody Dawns	11 Sep 2012 12:51 p.m. PST
Check out the different nationalities that crewed HMS Victory at Trafalgar. Women are on the roster as well.
Lentulus	11 Sep 2012 2:26 p.m. PST
There certainly will be if I ever game the Indian Mutiny link
Frederick	11 Sep 2012 4:04 p.m. PST
Not so far but I think I will!
slugbalancer	12 Sep 2012 4:45 a.m. PST
I know it's not Victiorian. From the plinth of Nelson's Column. Check out the guy on the far left.
jpattern2	12 Sep 2012 8:30 a.m. PST
I have, for my imagi-nation, but this historical example is excellent.
Tango01	12 Sep 2012 9:19 a.m. PST
Glad you had enjoy the link boys!. Amicalement Armand
Chouan	12 Sep 2012 9:51 a.m. PST
For Nelson's death, most paintings include Black seamen.
Chouan	12 Sep 2012 9:53 a.m. PST
Having read the link, it seems that it refers to the Navy of the State of Victoria, in Australia, rather than the "Victorian" Navy, in terms of era.
Lion in the Stars	12 Sep 2012 8:21 p.m. PST
And here I thought that the 'black men' referred to the fact that the enginemen were always covered in coal dust and/or lube oil!
Edwulf	13 Sep 2012 4:57 p.m. PST
There were a few on the Bellerophron.

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