Ship of the Line | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

HMS Sutherland - This is a Dutch ship that has been remodeled and rearmed per English sentiment.

Leighton's Squadron - This is composed of the flagship Pluto, Caligula, and Sutherland.

Account of the Present War in Spain, Gibbon's Decline and Fa - This is part of a favorite historical book owned by Hornblower.

Walmer Castle, Lord Mornington, Europe, and other Indiamen - These are part of Hornblower's first assignment while under Leighton's command.

Splinters - These are the chief cause of injury and death among the ship's crew.

The Weather Gauge - This...
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