[Books to read on this topic - Hornblower and Jack Aubery - any more?]

James Dillon White books about Roger Kelso are also very nice - not like Hornblower but still nice to read.

 

I also love Richard Woodman books about this epoch.

[French Frigate L'Hermione]

I recently have been to HMS Victory and was very impressed although the rigging was not complete at all because of intense repairs on it. Kinda sad but still worth the trip from Devonport to Portsmouth.

 

This specific french ship is just wow. Wonderful line of a classic "traveller around the world" a frigate. Looking forward to see her finally at sea.

[What video games have you played recently and what are your thoughts on them?]

Just playin STALKER Lost Alpha. Great mod and the best STALKER game so far.

 

Next will be Divinity Original Sins.

[Why have I only just found out about this....]

A random Google search and I find this!

 

 I did nearly the same (looked for games with Unity engine) and found this promising game. Great idea btw.