Ship Of The Line

[usmc1855]

This is a quick guide to the different classes of the Ship Of The Line:

http://www.in-arch.net/Sqrigg/shipline.html

Enjoy.

[Dan-Sam]

Nice find. Sites like this is really important for me, becouse I need to know the right terminology. Thank you Brian.

[The Cowman]

Thanks... this crewman needs some training...

[Comte de Brueys]

Main part of this useful link:


The ships-of-the-line:

1st Rate - Ships with over 90 guns
Three-deckers, main fleet flagships
2nd Rate - Ships with over 80 guns Three-deckers
3rd Rate - Ships with over 54 guns Two-deckers, the mainstay of battle fleets

The following classes were considered too "weak" to participate in the battle-lines:

4th Rate - Ships with over 38 guns
One-decker frigates, which were developed to a multitude of tasks, to reconnoiter ahead of the main fleet and deliver despatches to and from the fleet leadership, to convoy duty and to privateering.
5th Rate - Ships with over 18 guns
like corvettes, which could also be rowed
6th Rate - Ships with over 6 guns
Small auxiliary and courier vessels for the fleet


Thanks to usmc1855 ;)

[Attila57]

Nice find

Attilio

[Capt P]

Great info. Thanks for that

[Old Salt]

Thanks I need all the info I can get

[David Manley]

Depending on the period a 4th rate could be considered worthy of a place in the line of battle. 50s were fairy popular at one stage.

[Tommy Z]

(if it worked)

[Cmmdre]

This site is a really great resource. Thank you for posting.

[Green flash]

Nice find thanks