Notes on Naval History Part I (original) (raw)

Up to nine more men, depending on the size of the gun, were required to man the breeching ropes, which checked the recoil, and to man the tackles for running out and training. They also performed the duties of firemen.

Range Recoil Total Diameter Powder with 5deg. on Ship's . Nature of Gun. Length of Shot Weight Charge Elevation Carriage ------------------------------------------------------ Ft. In. In. Cwts. Lbs. Yards. Ft 42 Pdr 9 6 6.7 67 14 1,940 - 32 Pdr 9 6 6.1 55.5 10.5 2,080 11 24 Pdr 9 6 5.6 50.0 8 1,800 11 24 Pdr 6 6 5.6 33.0 6 1,550 10.5 l8 Pdr 9 0 5.1 42.0 6 1,800 - l2 Pdr 8 6 4.4 34.0 4 1,580 - 9 Pdr 8 6 4.0 31.5 3 1,620 - 68 Pdr. Carronade 4 1 7.9 36.0 5.5 1,280 - 42 Pdr. Carronade 4 4 6.7 22.2 3.5 1,170 - 32 Pdr. Carronade 4 0 6.1 17.1 2.625 1,087 - 24 Pdr. Carronade 3 0 5.6 11.5 2 1,050 - 18 Pdr. Carronade 2 4 5.1 8.5 1.5 1,000 - l2 Pdr. Carronade 2 2 4.4 5.9 1 870 - ------------------------------------------------------ Cwt = Hundredweight = 112 lb.

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## Rating of Warships

Ships were classified or rated according to the number of cannon they carried, carronades were never included in the number, although rated ships could carry up to twelve 24 or 32-pounders.