"All at Sea, New British Builds, part Four" Topic

The British collection has grown with the addition of two three deck ships of the line, one a very famous first rate and the other a generic first or second rate model.

The British three decker formed a key component of any major British fleet deployment of the era and make an eye catching addition to any British collection of models

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JJ

They look _really_ nice – well done!

Nice ships, JJ!
The account got me to thinking of my visit to the frigate Constellation when I was a teenager, not yet full grown, but still having to duck down below decks. It sounds like this wasn't just a matter of people being shorter back then, but a need to keep the decks as low as possible so as not to impair the sea keeping qualities of the ships, right?

Grelber

Thanks for your comments chaps.

Grelber – Quite possibly, it sound from the quotes I used that the shorter somewhat stubbier 2nd rates as a class were uncomfortable ships to sail in, especially when you read that senior officers were choosing to use two deckers despite the more cramped arrangements for them and their staffs.

Seasickness was an issue, Nelson was a consistent sufferer, and using a ship that was likely to roll around more than was necessary would have been a major consideration when being away at sea for months on end.

JJ

Well done!