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    The Turkish navy during the Napoleonic Wars was mainly used for coastal defense and had fallen into disrepair, with outdated tactics. It consisted of around 30 ships of the line, 50 frigates, and 100 galleys. Though the ships were seen as beautiful, they favored style over combat effectiveness. The Turkish crews, however, were known to be fierce fighters. By the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the Turkish navy had been soundly defeated by the Russians, effectively ending its naval ambitions.

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    The Turkish navy during the Napoleonic Wars was mainly used for coastal defense and had fallen into disrepair, with outdated tactics. It consisted of around 30 ships of the line, 50 frigates, and 100 galleys. Though the ships were seen as beautiful, they favored style over combat effectiveness. The Turkish crews, however, were known to be fierce fighters. By the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the Turkish navy had been soundly defeated by the Russians, effectively ending its naval ambitions.

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    The Turkish navy during the Napoleonic Wars was mainly used for coastal defense and had fallen into disrepair, with outdated tactics. It consisted of around 30 ships of the line, 50 frigates, and 100 galleys. Though the ships were seen as beautiful, they favored style over combat effectiveness. The Turkish crews, however, were known to be fierce fighters. By the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the Turkish navy had been soundly defeated by the Russians, effectively ending its naval ambitions.

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    TURKEY

    urkey during the Napoleonic Wars was mainly a


    land power her navy had long been in a state of
    decay, with almost non-existent tactics, and was
    used largely for domestic defence around the Dardanelles.

    Battle of the Chios Straits


    (Prelude to the Battle of Chesma)
    July 5th (June 24th) 1770.
    This painting depicts the duel
    between the Turkish flagship
    Real Mustafa (84 guns) and
    Russian admiral Spiridovs
    ship Svyatoy Evstafiy (68).

    Described by a French ambassador to Napoleon in 1796


    as the most beautiful fleet in Europe, the Turkish navy
    prided itself on the ornamented grace of its ships.
    Unfortunately, the fleet was credited for style over
    substance the ships decks were taller than those of
    other nations, reputedly to make room for the tall hats
    of the officers, and as such the vessels themselves were
    not as stable as would be desired. Though not a major
    force in naval warfare, the Turkish navy could draw
    upon some 30 ships of the line (the largest, which the
    Turks called a First Rate, was an 80-gunner), 50 frigates
    and 100 galleys of varying sizes. In the fleets favour
    were its brave sailors, notably the 31st Ortah of
    Janissaries, who fought as marines with scimitars
    with no mean skill and ferocity by all accounts.
    Towards the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the Turkish
    navy had considerable contact with Britains Royal Navy,
    which increased its efficiency. Unfortunately, the navys
    tactical nous did not improve, and in 1807 the fleet was
    soundly beaten by the Russians at the battle of Lemnos,
    all but ending any naval ambitions it could muster.

    SHIPS OF THE LINE


    3RD RATE, LARGE 200pts

    FLEET SPECIAL RULES


    The Ortah of Janissaries: The Turkish crew, although
    poor seamen, contained ferocious fighters armed with
    wicked scimitars. All Turkish vessels, rated or unrated,
    automatically gain the Marines upgrade at no extra cost.

    A Turkish fleet may include any number of


    large 3rd Rate ships.
    Options: None.
    Upgrades: Boarding Nets (+10pts); Bow chasers (+15pts);
    Stern chasers (+10pts); Overgunned (+30pts); Ships Physician
    (+5); Special Shot: Grapeshot (+10); and/or
    Swivel Guns (+10).

    Ponderous: Turkish men of war, while being regarded


    as beautiful works of the ship-builders art, were tall
    and unwieldy. Turkish Ships of the Line can only make
    a single turn during their move, unless they first pass a
    Command check.

    3RD RATE, SMALL 175pts

    Allies

    Options: None.

    A Turkish fleet may include any number of


    small 3rd Rate ships.

    Turkish fleets may not ally.

    COMMANDERS
    Your flagship may upgrade its Post-Captain to one of the
    following ranks at the cost indicated:

    Upgrades: Boarding Nets (+10pts); Bow chasers (+15pts);


    Stern chasers (+10pts); Special Shot: Grapeshot (+10); and/or
    Swivel Guns (+10).

    4TH RATE 150pts


    A Turkish fleet may include any number of 4th Rate ships.
    Options: None.

    Admiral +45pts
    Rear-Admiral +30pts

    Upgrades: Boarding Nets (+10pts); Bow chasers (+15pts);


    Stern chasers (+10pts); Special Shot: Grapeshot (+10); and/or
    Swivel Guns (+10).

    FRIGATES

    SHIP-SLOOP SQUADRON 40pts per vessel


    A Turkish fleet may include any number of Squadrons of
    Ship-sloops. A Squadron comprises 1-3 vessels.

    (0-1) 5TH RATE SQUADRON 125pts per vessel


    A Turkish fleet may include a single Squadron of 5th Rate
    Frigates. A Squadron comprises 1-3 ships.

    Special Rules: Shallow.


    Options: None.

    Options: None.
    Upgrades: Boarding Nets (+5pts); Bow chasers (+10pts);
    Stern chasers (+10pts); Special Shot: Grapeshot (+10); and/or
    Swivel Guns (+10).

    (0-1) SCHOONER SQUADRON 40pts per vessel


    A Turkish fleet may include any number of Schooners, which
    may be organised into squadrons of 2-3 vessels.
    Special Rules: Shallow; Fore-and-aft rigged.

    6TH RATE SQUADRON 100pts per vessel


    A Turkish fleet may include any number of Squadrons of 6th
    Rate Frigates. A Squadron comprises 1-3 ships.

    Options: Any Turkish Schooner may take up to 2 extra Light


    Cannons for +15 points per cannon. Remember that models in
    a squadron must be identically armed.

    Options: None.
    Upgrades: Boarding Nets (+5pts); Bow chasers (+10pts);
    Stern chasers (+10pts); Special Shot: Grapeshot (+10); and/or
    Swivel Guns (+10).

    XEBEC SQUADRON 55pts per vessel

    UNRATED

    Special Rules: Shallow; Fore-and-aft rigged.

    (0-5) GALLEYS 60pts

    GUNBOAT SQUADRON 15pts per vessel

    A Turkish fleet may include up to five Galleys.

    A Turkish fleet may include any number of Squadrons of


    Gunboats. A Squadron comprises 1-3 vessels.

    A Turkish fleet may include any number of Squadrons of


    Xebecs. A Squadron comprises 1-3 vessels.

    Options: None.

    Special Rules: Shallow; Oars; Fore-and-aft rigged; Chase Guns.


    Options: None.

    Special Rules: Shallow; Fore-and-aft rigged; Oars;


    Fixed Guns; Small.
    Options: May purchase a single Light Cannon as a
    Stern Chaser for +5 points.

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