Jirum now tacked across the wind.
Jirum now tacked across the wind.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:59.
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.
Following his instructions, Thetis’s helmsman turned the ship to Starboard to counter the move.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:59.
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.
This move by Thetis served to draw Jirum away from the covering fire of the castle, and also gave the Swedish more sea room in which to exercise its superior manoeuvrability.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:59.
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.
Thetis drew even further away from the coast and the ruse seemed to have worked as the Jirum changed course even further and gave chase setting all the sails it could muster.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:58.
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.
The wind still held good and Captain Tornqvist secretly ordered the deployment of a drogue anchor on the side of the ship furthest from the Jirum. Without having to give the game away by shortening sail this drag anchor allowed the slower ship to gradually overhaul the Thetis.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:58.
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.
Now totally out of sight of land Captain Tornqvist prepared his masterstroke.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:58.
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.
The ships master readied the sails, and as the two decker closed, the drogue was cut free allowing the Frigate to rapidly change course as the helmsman spun the wheel hard over.
Last edited by Bligh; 10-14-2021 at 08:57.
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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