Comments by "Helium Road" (@RCAvhstape) on "Frigate Duels of the War of 1812 - HMS Shannon vs USS Chesapeake" video.

This is the best explanation of this battle I've seen anywhere. Capt. Broke sounds like a fine officer. And the savagery! These age of sail battles are always viewed so romantically, with the officers being so polite to each other, but when the shooting starts, they are as bloody and brutal as anything seen in any war ever. I can't imagine serving on one of these ships, especially if I were already an experienced veteran and knew what was about to happen to the guys around me and possibly myself. That takes a lot of bravery to focus on doing your job in that situation.
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@daveweiss5647 Modern ships are sold for scrap metal, not exactly a waste. The bronze propellers in particular are worth lots of money.
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