I did these pages for a pro job but they were completely inspired by Stephen and the Surprise. Hope it's not too off-ship to post them.
(I didn't love ships before reading the POB novels, but now I do. They're lovely. If you'd like to appreciate them more, may I rec:
Jack Aubrey Commands: An Historical CompanionTo The Naval World of O'Brian
http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Aubrey-Commands-Historical-Companion/dp/1591144035 It's delish.)