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Updated: September 8, 2025

How many of the 1340 were not really impressed, but were what in the navy are called 'stragglers, i.e. men over-staying their leave of absence, is not indicated. TheTimes of the 11th March 1803, and 9th May 1803, also contained reports of the impressment operations.

Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge - Sea-Power and Other Studies