Re: [GZG-L] Request for comments and information

In a message dated 7/20/99 3:17:13 PM EST, jerrym@cvzoom.net writes:

<< 
 It all depends on the quality of the crew.  I read somewhere that a
"Crack"
 British Frigate crew could fire 2-3 broadsides a minute.  If you think
about
 it...60 seconds is an enterity duing combat.
  >>

British INFANTRY firing clean muskets could fire volleys in one minute -
four 
if you counted the first shot out of the barrel before you started the 
timing. . . . Three broadsides a minute on a long 12 pounder deck
carriage  - 
 in your dreams, slightly mad man!