A Waterford Boy Sailor

by | May 19, 2017 | Royal Navy, Waterford History, Waterford Seafarers

I read recently that some children do not leave home until 27 years of age.  Although this has less to do with protection and more to do with finances, spare a thought for the child sailors of the 18th & 19th C. It will comes as no surprise of course to anyone who...