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tall ship
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Jan.jan | Report | 18 May 2005 18:23 |
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does anybody know what it means when a tall ship is called a third rater? |
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*****BMDMAD***** | Report | 18 May 2005 18:59 |
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googled this - hope it helps http://home*flash*net/~dadis/warships/warships.htm During the 18th century warships were classified or rated on a six point scale according to their combat capability. Only the First, Second, and Third-Raters were classified as 'ships of the line;' battle ships. The other, smaller ships served many functions in the Navy. From guard ships to scout ships. What ever their classification each ship had a mission to fulfil. Class Crew Guns Length Famous Ship First-Rater 875 men 100 plus 206 feet H.M.S. Victory Second-Rater 90 - 98 195 feet Third-Rater 490 - 720 men 64 - 80 Fourth-Rater 350 men 50 - 56 150 feet Fifth-Rater 250 men 130 - 150 feet Sixth-Rater 195 men 125 feet |
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Jan.jan | Report | 18 May 2005 21:23 |
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Thank you for that. I did do a 'google' but nothing came up. I have now got a picture of the vessel and it looks similar in design to HMS Victory. I can't imagine 490-720 men living on board. Conditions must have been very cramped. Thanks again |
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