These rules bring to mind the Battle of Plattsburgh in which both sides ultimately fought at anchor and the US flagship effectively ended the battle by presenting her fresh broadside after turning 180 using springs and kedge anchors set up before the battle for that purpose.
I've just done some revisions to the original post, including the actual Anchor Chits, which I forgot the first go round.
Exactly, Eric! It seems like springing was a common strategy during this time period, which suggests that it was effective.Originally Posted by DeRuyter
I needed to come up with convincing spring rules for my upcoming "Demologos vs the becalmed HMS Goliath" encounter.
This is a scenario worth waiting for Dobbs. It will be very interesting to see springing in use. So far I have only used it to align my mortars for shore bombardments.
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.
It will be coming in the Spring, once Suzanne and I return from our real voyage. Demologos stayed at home, as there is only limited room for storing a fleet of square riggers on a 31' boat.
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