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Originally Posted by JAD_333
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.
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Agreed JAD,
But if the ship is damaged and taking on water all of those guns large and small will contribute to the list and very quickly depending on the damage incurred those guns may not be capable of bearing on the target and hasten the list much more quickly its at these times that fatal accidents happen down below in the galleries.