Sailing ship tactics

Sailing ship tactics were the naval tactics employed by sailing ships in contrast to oared vessel tactics. This article focuses on the Age of Sail, a period from c. 1500 to the mid-19th century, after which sailing warships were replaced with steam-powered ironclads.

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