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To: Paid_Russian_Troll

Big ocean. Little boat.

The key change is weather knowledge and communications. What this ship is dangerously lacking is experienced petty officers and hardy sailors. Interestingly, that was the same deficit the French Navy continually suffered against the British. This ship, like quite a few other French ships of war, was superior to most in its day.

But it was only after several YEARS at sea that the crew could get the most out of it. That was a luxury they were seldom allowed in nearly two centuries of war with the British.

I wish this crew clear skies and fair winds.

Oldplayer


12 posted on 04/19/2015 5:49:44 AM PDT by oldplayer
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To: oldplayer

I noticed on the film that the ship has a number of modern mechanical aids that will help handling running rigging and spars. Since the ship will not to required to man her batteries, then the numbers of crew are only needed to handling the ship, and even then the speed and precision required during a fleet action won’t be necessary.

Experience will be their biggest deficiency and therefore they will need to steer well clear of danger. Modern navigation, weather, and radar will come in very handy and they are crossing at the best conditions of the year.


19 posted on 04/19/2015 7:08:14 AM PDT by centurion316
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