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[Borderruffian]

For the Naval Gun drill of the great guns. Just cause I'm curious.

 

[Borderruffian]

Okay found it just in case anyone is interested.

http://www.navyandmarine.org/ondeck/1800gundrill.htm

 

[TerryB]

I read somewhere that Confederate crews, in the British tradition, concentrated on broadside fire, whereas American crews liked to aim their guns and fire individually.

 

[Borderruffian]

Could be, in that alot of the CS Merse built vessels were crewed by Englishmen when they were delivered, especially raiders like Alabama.

 

[TerryB]

Could be, in that alot of the CS Merse built vessels were crewed by Englishmen when they were delivered, especially raiders like Alabama.

I definitely remember that in connection with the Alabama.

 

[Borderruffian]

There was an incentive for nationals of other countries to enlist and serve on CS Commerce Raiders, unlike the CSN vessels in the coastal and river waters, raider crews were given a cut of prize money for their trouble as well as wages. Thta probably attracted some Royal Navy veterans.