The Spanish ships have very high fire power ratings without any real explanation. I wouldn't use a battle against them as a measure.
The Spanish ships have very high fire power ratings without any real explanation. I wouldn't use a battle against them as a measure.
Maybe we should see enlightenment from Andrea upon this subject Jonas!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I was always under the impression (perhaps incorrectly) that Spanish ships were better in gunnery, or simply had a higher weight of metal than their French or English counterparts.Originally Posted by Bligh
Thankfully I didn't have the Spaniards using carronades, only the English.
I was still stunned by the firepower of an initial broadside from a 1st rate though. It's the first time I've had one on the table and they're devastating (as they should be).
Only the British had true Carronades Andrew. The Obusier I believe that was what the French called it was admitted to be a poor replica even by them and did not figure largely in French or Spanish ships.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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