Powder monkey Royal Navy 1/48 scale inspired by paintings

Powder monkeys were young boys or small sailors who carried gunpowder from a ship’s magazine to its cannons during naval battles in the age of sail. What a Powder Monkey Was Powder monkeys were typically 12–16 years old, chosen because they were small, quick, and able to move easily through cramped ship interiors. Their job was to supply gun crews with powder charges needed to fire cannons. They worked under the direction of the ship’s gunner and were essential to maintaining a steady rate of f…

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