was he a captive ?
Yes, by the Royal Navy
Charles Domery
In October 1798 a Royal Navy squadron under the command of Sir John Borlase Warren captured the "Hoche" off the coast of Ireland, and those on board, including Domery, were interned in a prison camp near Liverpool.
who was charles domery? Polish soldier what is he known for? Known for his unusually large appetite
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Charles Domery [SEP] Capture
In October 1798 a Royal Navy squadron under the command of Sir John Borlase Warren captured the "Hoche" off the coast of Ireland, and those on board, including Domery, were interned in a prison camp near Liverpool. The British guards were shocked by Domery's appetite, and agreed to place him on double rations. These were insufficient, and his rations were increased until eventually he was granted the rations of ten men each day. Rations for prisoners of war in this period were paid for by the country in whose army the prisoners had served. The standard daily ration for a French prisoner of war was of bread, half a pound (230 g) of vegetables and of butter or of cheese.