"A Reckoning at Sea" Topic

A summary of a recent engagement using Sails of Glory.

Set in the War of 1812 USS Constitution finds herself engaged by two Royal Navy vessels. Will she secure victory or will she suffer tragic defeat?

If you are interested the report can be found here link

Is that level of below the waterline damage typical? Both ships taking on lots of water from one broadside, and one of them actually sinking? The speed of the action is also reminiscent of the Shannon-Chesapeake action, but I had thought that was atypical?
This is genuine curiosity not criticism.

An interesting question.

The game uses a range of damage types and when compiling the report I wasnt clear on all the damage – having failed to take notes. There are a range of damage types including leaks, crew, rudders, sails & masts.

We use the advanced rules and players can select to fire high which will impact masts and sails. Further, they can also select different ammunition and this has a very different result.

I believe, from memory, that Leopard was badly damaged and with few "crew actions" remaining options to save the ship were limited. I summarised her demise a little as my report was already long. From a rules perspective few crew actions means that less men are available to pump water, repair damage or fight fires – never mind load guns or conduct musketery.

I hope that helps a little.