Several flush deck 1780-1800 British brig-sloops had fairly tall bulwarks and, in addition to their cannon, swivel guns. We are not talking Sultana here, we are talking serious protection. HMS Speedy had a flush deck and five foot plus walls surrounding the brig; no decks flush with the side rails.
Does anyone know how the sailors got high enough to load, aim and ignite these cannon?
And what if hammocks were up -- would there be empty space for the swivels or the swivels on tall rods shooting above the hammocks (in which case where did sailors stand)?
TYVM!
Does anyone know how the sailors got high enough to load, aim and ignite these cannon?
And what if hammocks were up -- would there be empty space for the swivels or the swivels on tall rods shooting above the hammocks (in which case where did sailors stand)?
TYVM!
