Royal George has shot ahead of the British line since Royal Sovereign has lost speed and slowed the line. Aboard Royal George, the crew lets the sails luff and the ship’s speed begins to drop to let her sisters catch up.
Aboard Orient, the crew struggles with a badly damaged rudder and a fallen mast as the ship sags more to leeward.
Meanwhile at the back of the line, Agamemnon luffs up and delivers partial broadsides to port and starboard. Jonquil broadside damages Agamemnon's rudder, which will make her maneuver more complicated.
So far, the line ahead formation is proving to be a strong defensive position, while breaking it definitely has its rewards as well as risks.
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