by Iceman 29 » Sun Dec 15, 2024 6:13 am
"The Gunner in Nelson's Navy:
The man responsible for keeping the ship battle-ready was the �gunner.� He belonged to the corps of warrant officers, which also included the carpenter, purser, and boatswain. These officers operated under a warrant, as opposed to the �commission� held by higher-ranked officers. The gunner, like the other warrant officers, was appointed by the Navy Board.
His primary responsibility, as the title suggests, was managing the ship�s ordnance. Gunners were usually former petty officers or able seamen who had risen through the ranks by demonstrating their capabilities, although exceptions existed, with some gunners being former midshipmen."
Heart of Oak. HMWarships.
A gunner aboard HMS Victory. Source: hippostcard.com
"The Gunner in Nelson's Navy:
The man responsible for keeping the ship battle-ready was the �gunner.� He belonged to the corps of warrant officers, which also included the carpenter, purser, and boatswain. These officers operated under a warrant, as opposed to the �commission� held by higher-ranked officers. The gunner, like the other warrant officers, was appointed by the Navy Board.
His primary responsibility, as the title suggests, was managing the ship�s ordnance. Gunners were usually former petty officers or able seamen who had risen through the ranks by demonstrating their capabilities, although exceptions existed, with some gunners being former midshipmen."
Heart of Oak. HMWarships.
A gunner aboard HMS Victory. Source: hippostcard.com
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