"The Pressing of American Seamen And The War of 1812" Topic
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| Tango01 | 14 Nov 2016 9:56 p.m. PST |
"Imagine yourself as an American sailor; the year is 1804. You are 30 years old, born in 1774, and have spent most of your adult life at sea as a merchant sailor. You have seen nearly every port in England, many in Brazil, and even some in India. Your home port has always been Boston. You know you are an American citizen, subject to that nation's laws, and live under its rights and privileges. A later depiction of American seamen being pressed by an English officer.On a return voyage from the West Indies, a British ship commands yours to heave to. Your captain obliges, cautiously, knowing the possible dangers for his crew. The English officers come on board. They read over your ship's register, looking through names and ages. They come to you, ask your name, age, and place of birth. You answer truthfully but immediately regret it…"
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