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HMS Jersey, a notorious British prison ship during the American Revolutionary War, was commonly referred to by nicknames such as "Hell" and "Floating Hell." These names reflected the horrific conditions aboard the ship, where thousands of American prisoners suffered from overcrowding, disease, and neglect. The ship became emblematic of the brutal treatment of captured soldiers during the conflict.
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What is HMS stand for?
Her Majesty's Ship or His Majesty's Ship (depending on the monarch at the time)
What was the name of Charles Drwin ship?
hms beagle
What was the ship captain of HMS Beagle 's name?
The Officers who Commanded HMS Beagle were:Captain Pringle Stokes (1820 to 1828)Lieutenat Parker King (1828)Captain Robert FitzRoy (1829 to 1836)Commander John Wickham (1837 to 1841)Lieutenant John Stokes (1841 to 1845)
How did Charles Darwin get to the Galapagos Islands?
Charles Darwin reached the Galapagos Islands on September 15, 1835, aboard the HMS Beagle. He was the ship's naturalist, and the expedition allowed him to study the unique species of plants and animals that would later influence his theory of evolution by natural selection.
In what year did Darwin set out on the Beagle?
Charles Darwin went on a five year trip on the HMS Beagle ship. He set off in 1831 and returned in 1836 after making many discoveries
How does the HMS warrior differ from HMS victory?
The HMS warrior is a iron/steel ship - steam powered - the HMS Victory is wooden construction, sail powered. The HMS warrior is a Frigate, the HMS Victory a Ship-of-the-Line.
How does HMS warrior differ from HMS victory?
The HMS warrior is a iron/steel ship - steam powered - the HMS Victory is wooden construction, sail powered. The HMS warrior is a Frigate, the HMS Victory a Ship-of-the-Line.
When was the HMS Dountless ship was made?
The HMS Dauntless ship was made in January 2007. HMS Dauntless is the second ship of the Type 45 which is built for the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
What does HMS written in the side of a ship?
HMS = Her/His Majesty's Ship. Used by the British Royal Navy for longer tittles as "His/Her Mayesty's Ship", abbreviated H.M.S. and then HMS.
World war one- what is a HMS letter?
HMS is His Majesteys Ship, a ship of the Royal Navy, a warship.
What is the HMS Victory?
It was a ship
What was the whole name of the ship which Darwin sailed around the world?
The HMS Beagle. (HMS means, His/Hers Majesties Ship )
What was the Gilbert and Sullivan opera HMS?
It was about a ship named "HMS Pinafore" in the navy.
What was Charles Darwin ship name?
It wasn't his personal ship, it belonged to the Royal Navy - it was called HMS Beagle.
What ship did charles darwin travel on for his ship?
HMS Beagle
What is the abbreviation of On Her Majesty 's Service?
HMS That is the meaning of the HMS in the name of a British ship.
What is HMS Bulwark?
HMS Bulwark is an amphibious landing ship operated by the Royal Navy. She is based in Plymouth, England together with her sister ship, HMS Albion. More deatils are on the RN website
