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Published on 01-25-2017 03:23
British Bomb Ketch.
The “bomb” is a floating weapons platform, usually adapted from a small, two-masted ketch. The whole ship is constructed around a single large-calibre mortar.
Strongly-built bomb ketches must withstand the recoil of repeated mortar discharges. Often chains replace the rigging ropes nearest the mortar to prevent muzzle blast damage. They are the only naval vessels to carry and
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Anchorage pending closure.
The best solution, I presume.
magnoan 03-23-2024, 09:49