“I ain’t buyin’ it”
Naval historians just make up stuff up like this all the time, eh..
Reporters, academics....make up stuff all the time, yes. Yes, they do. Now....maybe in this case they’re dead accurate. Maybe, in the 18th century, they could build and sail a ship capable of carrying 1000 men along with provisions, supplies, etc., for more than a day cruise. Maybe so.
Still ain’t buying it.