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Originally Posted by Dreadnought
The weight of broadside is a factor ONLY if it reaches its target of aim.
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That's like saying a champion boxer is only a factor if he can hit his opponent.
Fact is, weight of broadside was a key factor and the reason why fourth raters didn't often take on first raters alone. I'll grant that once the more powerful ship is compromised in some way, a lower rated ship can be more effective against it, but generally speaking naval capitains in those days were very respectful of throw weight.