why do you have horatio getting sea sick? he was in the navy
Yes, he was in the Navy, he began at age 17 & has had reoccurring bouts with seasickness over the entire course of his naval career. Though we only see one occurrence in the series, a severe oversight on his character I believe. Though it was usually when they first set sail or when the waters became too rough. Here are some examples from the novels… Mr. Midshipman Hornblower:(page 5)
❝– - but this face was not merely white; in the hollow cheeks were a faint shade of green – clearly the newcomer had experienced seasickness in his passage out in the shore boat.❞ -Mr. Masters in observing Hornblower come aboard
(Page 7)
❝Hornblower felt a wave of nausea overcoming him – the after effects of his trip in the shore boat were being accented by the incredible stuffiness and smelliness of the ‘tween decks.❞-when Hornblower is first shown below decks
(Page 9)
❝‘My God!“ Exclaimed somebody at the table, “He’s seasick!”“Seasick in Spithead!” said somebody else, in a tone in which amazement had as much place as disgust.❞
Lieutenant Hornblower-(Page 14)
❝He was green with seasickness, as he had been ever since the Renown left Plymouth Sound.❞ -Bush in observing the happenings on deck
Hornblower and the Hotspur:(Page 42-47)
❝At this moment he nearly lost his footing as Hotspur heaved up her bows, rolled, then cocked up her stern in the typical motion of a ship closed-hauled. She was out now from the lee of the Wright, meeting the full force the channel rollers.– - He had lost his sea-legs – a new roll sent him reeling – and he was going to be sick. He could feel a cold sweat on his skin and the first wave of nausea rising to his throat.– -…. Then the sickness struck, horribly.❞ -describing the voyage down the channel
❝Now he lay face downward across his cot.– - His stomach heaved again and he cared even less. He could think of nothing but his own misery.❞ -when alone in his cabin after the above
(Page 90)
❝– - He was pallid with seasickness because of the change of motion had found him out, but the attack had not been as severe as he had experienced during the run down-channel.❞
Alright I believe that to be enough. But you see? He was a brilliant naval officer yet plagued by seasickness. But he was still respected & had the upmost devotion from those who served with him. & that’s also why I have him seasick because it’s a huge part of his character in the flaws area.