Arming Nelson’s Navy

Arming Nelson’s Navy-a talk with demonstrations about small arms used in naval combat before & during the Napoleonic wars. 

Battle onboard ship during the age of sail was bloody and brutal affair and require a wide range of weapons to keep the flag raised at the stern. Cutlasses and Pistol are just the start! 

Whether a naval vessel, packet ship or merchantman all need to defend themselves on the high seas, now you can discover how. 

Runtime 45-60mins + a closer look

Includes discussion about violence.

This talk is presented by Swashbuckler, Actor, and Historian Henry Austwick

Suitable for 12+

Find out more about Swashbuckling Cornwall here: www.swashbucklingcornwall.com 

Image Credit: Le Redoutable à la bataille de Trafalgar | Musée national de la Marine

Arming Nelson’s Navy

Saturday 6th June 5.30pm

Tickets: £6.00

A £1 Poly Fund payment is added to each ticket sold. A 50p booking fee is also applied per ticket for online and telephone transactions.