Naval Battles

[Sir Beane]

Naval Tactics 101



Naval War you will find is simpler than land battles.

Go in with the strongest ships you can get and keep them together. Usually line a head works best…usually!

If you are up wind you have the advantage of closing quickly with the enemy. If you are down wind you can run away from the fight.

Close with the enemy and shoot for the rigging to cripple his movement then kill the crew with grape. Then wait for the ship to strike its colors. Round shot has a better range but it will sink him and you would rather capture the ships. Boarding is bloody so avoid it if you can.

If you think you are a real ace skipper you can try using lighter faster ships to damage him and capture them one at a time…Heavy Frigates do this work…

Happy Sailing!

Good advice their Fisherking! Hopefully the game is accurate enough that these real world tactics actually apply.