Royal Navy structure Flashcards
what were RN ships built out of 1793?
wood
how did the RN ships move in 1793?
they were dependant on sails
therefore tactics had to incorporate wind direction
what naval tactics did the RN use in 1793?
- blockade system
- broadsides
what was the blockade system?
RN ships would surround the French/Spanish port forming a blockade which prevented French/Spanish ships from leaving port
what was the aim of the blockade system?
to prevent open water conflict
what was broadsiding?
attacking ships at their sides
how was broadsiding carried out?
a ship would line up adjacent to an enemy ship and would fire all guns on the side facing the enemy ship
what guns were found on RN ships in 1793?
32lb guns
how many sailors were needed to fire a gun in 1793?
7 sailors
what was the parliamentary decree which increased Naval manpower in 1793?
1793 Parliamentary decree
what did the 1793 Parliamentary decree achieve?
Naval manpower increased to 45,000
what was the quota system?
each county in Britain had to fill a quota of sailors to be given to the RN
why was conscription not possible in 1793?
voters weren’t willing to vote in a government which would introduce conscription
what was the Impress Service?
gangs who would roam ports looking for men to kidnap and put on a RN ship
what ultimatum was given to those recruited by gangers?
- bribe the gangs and get away
- join the RN