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Why were the british sailors called limies?
Because they found that consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, particularly those rich in Vitamin C prevented the development of Scurvy - limes are rich in Vitamin C
Why do Americans call us limies?
In the past when it was realised that vitamin C helped to prevent scurvy the British navy began to take Limes and Lemons on board ships to give to the sailors, hence the name 'Limey.'
What were british sailors used to be called?
swabs, tars and limeys
What was the british practice of stopping American ships at sea forcing the sailors to serve in the british navy called?
Impressment
The British navy needed sailors and began taking them off American vessels by force in a procedure called impressment?
The British navy needed sailors and began taking them off American vessels by force in a procedure called impressment or "press ganging." This was because British seamen often deserted.
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