Quote by Thomas Babington Macaulay

There were gentlemen and there were seamen in the navy of Charles the Second. But the seamen were not gentlemen; and the gentlemen were not seamen.

There were gentlemen and there were seamen in the navy of Ch

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This quote highlights the contrast between two distinct classes within the navy of Charles II. While there were both gentlemen and seamen, they did not overlap. The seamen lacked the social status and refinement associated with being a gentleman, while the gentlemen lacked the practical skills and experience of a seaman. This observation underscores the stark divide between the different social classes and professions in the navy during this period.

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