Russia and Sweden’s Struggle for Supremacy: 1705–90
A Russian Galley of 1719 Campaign: these big beasts were 40m (130ft) in length, 7m (23ft) abreast and 1.5m (5ft) deep, and included 25 pairs of oars, 2-4 guns, 90 crew and 200 soldiers. They could make five knots by oar. Swedish Gunboat: The Udemaa was a revolutionary design, with the guns stored amidships when […]
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