Kempenfelt published hymns and poems and followed the Methodist preacher John William Fletcher. His religious outlook accompanied a reputation for ensuring sailors were fed, watered, and supported. He also accepted tradespeople and sailors' wives and children aboard his ships so long as the ship remained orderly. His command style joined technical control of fleet maneuvers with care for the people who had to carry out his orders.
Notable Point · 36:15-38:31
Faith, welfare, and order in Kempenfelt's leadership
Kempenfelt's hymns, Methodist influence, and concern for food, water, families, and tradespeople reveal the personnel side of his command style.