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HMS Victory fires a broadside
10-21-2015, 10:18 AM,
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RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside
What is more in the video she doesn't fire her 32 pounders (lower guns).

For those with a statistical bent, some facts about the Victory's firepower:

1 broadside would contain over half a ton of shot,
propelled by 400 pounds of gunpowder for over a mile!

The lower deck 32 pounders could punch their solid 6 inch diameter 32lb ball through 2 feet of solid oak at over a mile!

A well trained, british crew would expect to fire 2-3 times every 5 minutes in battle, often fought at ranges under 50 yards.
"Gentlemen, when the enemy is committed to a mistake - we must not interrupt him too soon." Horatio Nelson.
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HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Weasel - 10-20-2015, 06:15 AM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Ricky B - 10-20-2015, 12:29 PM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Weasel - 10-21-2015, 08:38 AM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Scorpio_Rocks - 10-21-2015, 10:18 AM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Weasel - 10-21-2015, 01:32 PM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Crossroads - 10-22-2015, 07:33 PM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Weasel - 10-22-2015, 04:43 AM
RE: HMS Victory fires a broadside - by Weasel - 10-23-2015, 07:12 AM

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