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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carronade
The Cowman
12-09-2011, 15:36
In the article they show a picture of a 68 pounder carronade on the deck of the HMS Victory. I could not help but wonder what effect that gun would have on ten bowling pins...
Sometimes the brain comes up with the strangest thoughts...
after firing it would be "what bowling pins"
Berthier
12-09-2011, 20:34
They didn't call it the smasher for nothing. They could clear half a deck with a well aimed blast
Comte de Brueys
12-10-2011, 01:49
That is the best way to clear the deck of an enemy ship.
They buildt (one?/a few?) special carronade frigates, namely a 1781 experiment which saw the Royal navy's HMS Rainbow fitted with some 44 64-, 42- and 32-pounder carronades, a combination which proved lethal in combat.
They buildt (one?/a few?) special carronade frigates, namely a 1781 experiment which saw the Royal navy's HMS Rainbow fitted with some 44 64-, 42- and 32-pounder carronades, a combination which proved lethal in combat.
*IF* one can get close enough -- witness what happened to USS _Essex_ when it couldn't close the range on its attackers.
The Cowman
12-10-2011, 20:05
after firing it would be "what bowling pins"
Somehow I knew that was what you were going to say...
Hmm..yes, but what about HMS Glatton? Al those carrondaes certainly caused a bit of GBH in their time.
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