глые ядра), grape shot (картечь), canister, double shot, chain-shot (цепные ядра) for rigging destruction. Carronades: history, design, tactical role.
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*Chronology of Development:*
- Mid-18th century: Establishment of the Establishment of 1745 (English) and similar French regulations.
- 1779: First mass installation of carronades.
- 1780s: Copper sheathing becomes standard.
- 1790s: Capture of French ships (e.g., *Commerce de Marseille* - 120 guns) showing superior French dimensions.
- 1805: Battle of Trafalgar.
- 1810s: Seppings' structural reforms.
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*Role in Maritime History:*
- Tactical analysis of Trafalgar. Nelson's memorandum. The concept of breaking the line.
- The execution: Collingwood's southern column in *HMS Royal Sovereign* breaking the line at *Santa Ana*. Nelson's northern column in *HMS Victory* breaking at *Bucentaure* and engaging *Redoutable*.
- The close-quarters combat. The death of Nelson.
- The impact on naval theory: the end of formalist line tactics, the rise of the doctrine of decisive annihilation.
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*Comparison with Contempor