Comments by "John Fisher" (@johnfisher9692) on "The Drydock - Episode 171" video.

  1. In the age of sail was there ever a recognized code of conduct for a ship which had struck its colours? You said at Cape St.Vincent Trinidad struck its colours but was towed off, was it held that once you did that you were expected to adhere to your surrender and not fire or try to escape? I imagine a ship falsely striking its colours to gain a dishonorable advantage would not be believed a second time.
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