Carronades
The naval cannon during the age of sail hardly changed for the best part of three centuries. Improvements were made over time, notably...
The Battling Cannoniere
On a dark night in November 1805, the 40 gun frigate Cannoniere slipped her moorings in the French port of Cherbourg and headed out to...
The Eddystone Lighthouses
Plymouth is one of the Royal Navy’s most important naval bases. It has a spacious natural harbour that is well protected from the...
The Loss of the Anson
The Anson was one of a class of small, two decked ships of the line with 64 guns that were rushed into service during the War of American...
