View Profile: Popsical - Sails of Glory Anchorage

Today, 03:10

Bligh replied to a thread Fleet Expansion in New builds and conversions.

Interesting bit of information there Dobbs. I had not come across this one before. It will be great to see the result. Rob.

2 replies | 21 view(s)

05-26-2023, 01:10

Bligh replied to a thread Medals and promotions Board. in Wardroom

Gentlemen, I have noticed a tendency creeping in to include the picture of medal honours when answering to my awards. I have edited these posts to...

1184 replies | 686500 view(s)

05-25-2023, 13:19

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

This defeat of the Spanish at the hands of Admiral Cochrane and his Chilean squadron will naturally lead on to the next game played at Partizan this...

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 13:04

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

A decisive win for the Chilean Navy in this final game.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:54

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

This concluded the afternoon's action with another sinking.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:53

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

A subtle change in the wind direction put the Spaniard under even more of a disadvantage, and taken all aback he was forced to face another bow rake.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:48

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Once again the Spaniard was at a disadvantage as yet another fire broke out.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:46

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Two ships now decided to go for a spin around the rocky islets.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:32

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

it was not long before the remaining ships in the squadrons became engaged aqnd one more broadside was enough to send Proserpina to a watery grave...

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:22

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

The return fire was paltry to say the least.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:20

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

It opened quietly enough with two ships loaded once again with Grape, but out of range as they passed. Having manouvered things soon heated up for...

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:15

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

The final game of the afternoon was a feirce encounter.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 12:13

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Here are a few shots taken in the second game.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:56

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Finally Ifignia wins the day. The moral of the story! Keep away from the grapes in any form other than in a bottle. Bligh.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:51

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Next a boarding action starts, concluding the Proserpina's day and also that of the San Martin. I just knew the loss of all those men at the start of...

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:49

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

As the San Martin and Proserpina continue to duke it out, every other passing ship tries to get in on the action.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:42

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

The other ships jostle for the upwind position.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:38

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

First encounter. Catching fire is not so good. Nor is loosing so many crew.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-25-2023, 09:36

Bligh replied to a thread Hammerhead 4th March 2023. in UK Fleet

Finally got around to processing all the photos. Rob. \let the games begin.

23 replies | 1040 view(s)

05-21-2023, 00:36

Bligh replied to a thread What's on your workbench for May 2023 in The Chippy Shop

Looking very respectable DB. Rob.:thumbsup:

6 replies | 560 view(s)

05-19-2023, 13:08

Bligh replied to a thread The Above Average First of May in Mission Discussions

Seems fairly evenly ballanced then Dobbs. It will be interesting to see how it all ends. Rob.

32 replies | 1433 view(s)

05-18-2023, 13:50

Bligh replied to a thread Squadron rules ? in House Rules

That is odd Uwe.:dazed:I posted that very thing in answer to you earlier on today and it has come up under your name?:question: O.K. found it Uwe it...

6 replies | 335 view(s)

05-18-2023, 00:47

Bligh replied to a thread Squadron rules ? in House Rules

I generally have all ships conforming to the actions of the foremost ship and all at the speed of the slowest ship in the line until general chase is...

6 replies | 335 view(s)

05-18-2023, 00:30

Bligh replied to a thread The Above Average First of May in Mission Discussions

You may do that with pleasure Uwe. Rob.

32 replies | 1433 view(s)

05-18-2023, 00:28

Bligh replied to a thread Medals and promotions Board. in Wardroom

:hatsoff: This morning I would like to congratulate Uwe, Jack Aubery on passing for Midshipman. Congratulations Jack. Bligh.:salute:

1184 replies | 686500 view(s)