Historian and naval expert, Dan Snow MBE, takes a deep dive into the historical accuracy of the one of the most acclaimed movies of all time, 'Master and Commander'.

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00:00 Intro
00:22 Surprise Ambushed by Acheron - First Battle
09:31 Naval Surgery During Napoleonic Wars
12:34 Storm at Sea
16:53 Importance of Recreation at Sea
18:39 Respect and Insubordination
22:02 Punishment in the Royal Navy
24:06 Hollom and Burial at Sea
26:24 “This Ship is England”
28:53 Surprise Attack on Acheron - Final Battle