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When did 18th century British warships start acquiring the classic dark blue and yellow "stripes" along their broadsides?

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How come tall ships were being built with ridiculously thin sails after the mid-19th century? How is this practical for sailing in the wind?

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It’s 1701 and I’m part of the Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas, what governmental roles are available for me?

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I've reposted this question a few times before but never received any answers: What was Tortuga like after its heyday as a buccaneer haven, primarily during the Queen Anne’s War?

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When did privates in Continental Army actually start wearing the typical blue-coat uniform with red facings in the American Revolution?

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What were the names for the decks on an early 18th century frigate called?

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(Germany 1934) Jewish newspapers were no longer allowed to be sold in the streets. Are there any surviving Jewish newspapers from that time, today?

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Strictly speaking of corsairs who were French privateers, was the use of the word "French corsair" limited to the Mediterranean or was it used outside of the Mediterranean in other places where French privateers operated? (i.e. the Caribbean)

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What year was the illustration of John Paul Jones "The Pirate" created?

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The Wikipedia article on chase guns in the Age of Sail shows an image of the guns on the forecastle on the ship model of the “Soleil-Royal.” How would the aim of these guns, when fired, not be obstructed by the front of its own ship?

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When did 18th century British warships start acquiring the classic dark blue and yellow "stripes" along their broadsides?	2
How come tall ships were being built with ridiculously thin sails after the mid-19th century? How is this practical for sailing in the wind?	2
It’s 1701 and I’m part of the Lords Proprietors of the Bahamas, what governmental roles are available for me?	2
I've reposted this question a few times before but never received any answers: What was Tortuga like after its heyday as a buccaneer haven, primarily during the Queen Anne’s War?	2
When did privates in Continental Army actually start wearing the typical blue-coat uniform with red facings in the American Revolution?	2
What were the names for the decks on an early 18th century frigate called?	2
(Germany 1934) Jewish newspapers were no longer allowed to be sold in the streets. Are there any surviving Jewish newspapers from that time, today?	2
Strictly speaking of corsairs who were French privateers, was the use of the word "French corsair" limited to the Mediterranean or was it used outside of the Mediterranean in other places where French privateers operated? (i.e. the Caribbean)	2
What year was the illustration of John Paul Jones "The Pirate" created?	2
The Wikipedia article on chase guns in the Age of Sail shows an image of the guns on the forecastle on the ship model of the “Soleil-Royal.” How would the aim of these guns, when fired, not be obstructed by the front of its own ship?	2