Welcome to Man the Capstan! We're a historical reproduction group, specializing in nautical recreations from the 18th and 19th centuries (with a strong focus on British militaria and lady's dress). Man the Capstan is based in Nova Scotia, Canada!

Dedicated to the creation of nautical period dress (hence the name, "Man the Capstan", a reference to a tedious, team-oriented task aboard-ship), Man the Capstan is particularly interested in the age of fighting-sail in the 18th and 19th century.