

Arguably the most famous ship from the age of sail - the HMS Victory - for example did not have such guns.Ī good example of a ship that did have such weapons is the French ship the Soleil Royal. Bow Chasersįorward-firing cannons at the bow of the ship were actually in use though they were quite rare. I'm going to break this one down into to parts because it lets me talk more about the age of sail which I've always found interesting. Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices.

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