Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When the hulls of sailing warships intentionally or accidentally crashed together in early 19th century battles, some of the men who were listed as “boarders” on the quarter bill, would attempt to force their way onto the enemy’s decks, armed with boarding pikes, axes, and cutlasses. Learn more in this artifact video.
This video has been made possible by a National Endowment for the Humanities: CARES Act Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
When the hulls of sailing warships intentionally or accidentally crashed together in early 19th century battles, some of the men who were listed as “boarders” on the quarter bill, would attempt to force their way onto the enemy’s decks, armed with boarding pikes, axes, and cutlasses. Learn more in this artifact video.
This video has been made possible by a National Endowment for the Humanities: CARES Act Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
