Quote Originally Posted by Arngrim
Both Sweden and Russia developed special archipelago fleets in the 18th century, at first ordinary galleys armed with a few frontal cannons, propably copied from the Venetians, later more specialized ships with more fire-power. For instance the Swedish archipelago frigate, with a bottom tier of artillery, and a top tier for rowers.
How did that work?

Would you not have to ship oars before you used the guns?

Do you have a picture at of these. Sounds fasinating!