Despite the harsh conditions, cabin boys were usually better off than if they were orphans or street children in a big city. back Powder Monkeys – boys as young as eight who were responsible for carrying powder to the gun crews during battle.
Malgré les conditions difficiles, la vie des mousses de cabine était mieux que celle des orphelins ou des enfants de la rue des grandes villes.retourner Poudrier – des garçons aussi jeunes que huit ans qui avaient la responsabilité de transporter la poudre aux canonniers durant les batailles.