White Jacket Chapter XVIII - A Man-of-War Full As A Nut

In which the crew of a man-of-war is revealed to be a floating microcosm of society, harbouring a myriad of trades, talents, and characters, all compressed within the confines of the ship’s decks and cabins. With a vivid comparison to cities both grand and humble, the vessel stands as a curious amalgam of civilisation and confinement, where every vocation and vice finds its place beneath the shadow of its guns.