@Krista Williams
So I’m writing a story about a fellow who was aboard one of the ships that fought in the Battle of Trafalgar. An important character during the battle, and my last scene is going to be their burial. Problem is that I don’t know quite how they’re going to bury him.
Here are a few variables that can help you see where I’m coming from:
Only three men died on this particular ship.
Two were officers, but the main one was just a lowly crewman.
They’re at Trafalgar, which is a reasonable distance from the shore.
They’re a storm coming in.
And probably some more stuff I’ll add later when I think of it.
If you know anything about British navy protocols and the like at the time, please comment.