Re: Fir-Built Frigates

At 11:20  31/05/02 -0400, Bob wrote:
>Wasn't Chesapeake the one armed with an overabundance of carronades at
the
>expense of long guns?
>
>Engaging in the fight was may have been a questionable decision but
once in
>point blank range was the only option.

The Chesapeake had the long range advantage and was under orders to
avoid 
being dragged into action, it's mission was to get past the blockade and

harassing British shipping. Further to this the condition of the
Chesapeake 
was not so good, the ship had been suffering problems and it's morale
was low.

Cheers

Derek

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