Tim Honier and Monse first battle

[Monse Haillon]

Discovery of the Sails of Glory rules and first match against my friend Tim Honier (Antsaintex on the WOG Aerodrome).
Standard rules for this first game, use of the battle sails for the maneuvers.

Tim Honier commands the English ships HMS Terpsichore (32 guns) and HMS Defence (74 guns).
Monse commands the French ships Courageuse (34 guns) and Généreux (74 guns).


1. and 2. Face-off begins. The French attempt to encircle the English fleet. General cannonade.



3. and 4. One maneuver follows another, but damage accumulates on both sides.



5. Caught in the crossfire, the French ship of the line and the small English frigate succumb.
6. Driven off by the English ship of the line, the French frigate breaks off and takes refuge heavily damaged in its harbor.

Conclusion :
Advantage to the English, who remain masters of the waves.