Scientific American. DECEMBER 17, 1808. ] 393 … pounders at long range; but, for protection against any- were arranged in thing above amachine gun at close range, or above a six- broadside, aunid- pounder at any fighting range, these light shields are ships on the main worse than useless. They cannot keep out the shells, deck. In the case first…
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