Above is the title of a very informative, and fascinating book, author Janet Macdonald, which I recently borrowed from our local library in order to learn more about the role of a Purser in those days.

It covers basic rations, the role of the Victualling Board, Administration on board, what men, officers and other navies ate and lots more.
It even includes recipes for those who want to "Eat like a sailor"

Thoroughly recommended for any of you with ancestors who fought at Trafalgar!