What animals and women could be aboard sailing warships?

Were animals kept aboard ships of the line?

Yes; ships carried livestock, dogs, and cats, and recorded births show that women were also present aboard some warships.

Cattle, pigs, and chickens could travel as living provisions so meat remained fresh until slaughter. Dogs and cats also lived aboard alongside the inevitable rats. Recorded births during the Glorious First of June and Trafalgar show that women were present aboard Royal Navy warships in those actions. These examples establish their presence in those battles but do not show how frequently women sailed.