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Until the mid-17th century, the tactics of a fleet were often to charge the enemy, firingbowchaser cannon, which did not deploy the broadside to its best effect.
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Her armament was made up of sixteen 32-pounder carronades and a pair of 9-pounder bow chasers.
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They were armed with ten 18-pounder carronades and two 6-pounder bow chasers.
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Morgan received permission to replace two of her 18-pounder carronades with two 6-pounder bow chasers.
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On the bow however, she mounts a pair of bow chasers, each in the form of a triple-barreled culverin, giving her an incredible range during a chase.
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