Fun fact press gangs have appeared in Ukraine as losses mount more and more when seen are effectively kidnapped and sent to the frontline. Also hated by civilians
Once impressed, sailors weren't allowed to leave the ship for years, whether in port or not. Press Gangs abducting American Citizens was a major contributor to the circumstances that led to the War of 1812.
The practice of forcing men into military service. Was a big factor in starting the British and American war of 1812. As Americans were often among those forced into military service by the British.
So they had better morals than Russian press gangs of 2023?
Imagine picking up some seafood by the port then grabbed into ship and end up on the other side of planet.
Fun fact press gangs have appeared in Ukraine as losses mount more and more when seen are effectively kidnapped and sent to the frontline. Also hated by civilians
I’m not sure if this is true, but I read/heard the prussians did something similar to get recruits for their army
GANG GANG
Once impressed, sailors weren't allowed to leave the ship for years, whether in port or not.
Press Gangs abducting American Citizens was a major contributor to the circumstances that led to the War of 1812.
No one who has committed a serious crime can join.
Save the serious crimes for when they're official British Navy business.
Did they leave the criminals and vagrants for the Army?
"Hey, you! You're finally awake."
– A fellow press-ganged sailor
The practice of forcing men into military service. Was a big factor in starting the British and American war of 1812. As Americans were often among those forced into military service by the British.
Few people had I.D.s until the 20th century