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[Bligh]

Which method works the best Jim?
Rob.

[Nightmoss]

Which method works the best Jim?
Rob.

I think the term "spray and pray" about sums it up?

[Bligh]

I suspected that you would say that Jim.

I must admit that I have not used the either the chain or grape shot more than once so far, as double shot seems to do the job for me, and consequently I have left masts sails, and seamen to take their normal chances. I do feel,however, that for the sake of historical accuracy I should add this facility to the repertoire of at least the French,whom I believe had a penchant for having a go at the the masts, or is that just another Victorian myth.
Rob.

[Nightmoss]

I suspected that you would say that Jim.

I must admit that I have not used the either the chain or grape shot more than once so far, as double shot seems to do the job for me, and consequently I have left masts sails, and seamen to take their normal chances. I do feel,however, that for the sake of historical accuracy I should add this facility to the repertoire of at least the French,whom I believe had a penchant for having a go at the the masts, or is that just another Victorian myth.
Rob.

It may be a myth, but one that has many believing in it? I've not ready that extensively on the subject, but what I have seen does indicate that the French aimed high (for rigging and masts) while the British aimed for the hull (having better trained gun crews with better accuracy).

[Bligh]

Thanks Jim.
I'll run with that until someone broadsides us then.
Rob.