Impressment of American seaman by the British ?
Impressment of American seaman by the British Navy. Approximately 50 of the sailors working on US merchant ships were legally British citizens and many were deserters from the British Navy. Both countries needed sailors for their military and merchant fle
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10671624
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45234045
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Mary Evans / Everett Collection
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1810s Approximately Citizenship Deserters Jmgroup Kidnapping Legally Needed Seaman Seamen Shortage
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