
Название: The Seventy-Four Gun Ship: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Naval Architecture. Volume II: Fitting Out the Hull
Автор(ы): Jean Boudriot
Издательство: Jean Boudriot Publications
Год: 1987
Страниц: 285
Язык: English
Формат: PDF
Размер: 268 MB
As the main naval war machine at the end of the 18th century, the 74 Gun Ship was the result of a compromise, like every successful vessel. Her balance between strong guns and manoeuvrability offered by the 28 gun lower gundeck and firing 36 pound cannon-balls, made the "74" the perfect ship of the line. Since she moved more easily, she was much more useful in combat than the heavy 100 gun three-decker.