My thanks also go to Paul for the Rep for this mission. What I thought would be a walkover for the John Adams proved anything but, all because the fog in the early part of the game did everything but clear to order. Still that's fog for you. Can't be relied on in any way, and has no sense of decorum whatsoever.
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.
The post was still locked so I couldn't post a reply...Originally Posted by Bligh
Looks like the boys are doing Congress and the President proud. Will you re-flag your Spanish SoL? And, will the Dey's crew be 'inexperienced' sailing the San Jerome?
Excellent pics and story.and
The reflagging has already taken place Paul, plus new cards etc. Yes the Dey's crew will be inexperienced save for the gunners who have experience of heavy guns on the fort walls as you will see for the homecoming. The crew will, however be much larger than would be expected on a ship of her size because of the proclivity for providing several prize crews to man captured merchantmen.
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.
Looking forward to the AAR. Arrrrrr...in one's best Dorset accent.
The Dey has decided to add a leavening of freed European slaves with nautical experience to his crew, but not so many that they could take over the ship. As Captain he has appointed an old sea dog, one Salim McPhearson of Scots and Algerian mixed parentage who is an excellent mariner with a lot of experiance in controlling unruly crews. As the Dey's Vizier Amin Giffar pointed out "Every Dey should have his dog".
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.
As the Sun sets in the West San Jerome, now the Jirum enters the port of Gizzanoffa to a rapturous welcome and salutation from all the city's artillery.
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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