Question

When the British boarded American ships to search for navy deserters, what did they sometimes do?

Answer 1

Answer:

Impressment of sailors was the practice of Britain's Royal Navy of sending officers to board American ships, inspect the crew, and seize sailors accused of being deserters from British ships. Incidents of impressment are often cited as one of the causes of the War of 1812.

Answer 2

Answer:

They protect their ships and fulliment of international military agreements.