Comments by "Ben Wilson" (@benwilson6145) on "The Drydock - Episode 187" video.

  1. The bow of the Hawke struck the stern of the Olympic that means the stern of the Hawke and therefore the rudders were about 350 ft clear of the Olympic and not subject to interference between the two vessels.
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  2. The sinking of Raider 16 (Atlantis) by HMS Devonshire was a good example of a prudent engagement of a Raider.
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  3. Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald was not just in Charge of the Chilean Navy he was also later in charge of the Brazilian Navy. During the Napoleonic Wars there were French Admirals in charge of Spanish ships and vice versa
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  4. He was also Scots
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  5.  @alexandermonro6768  These are well studied forces. Ship interaction is well known. Do you have a link to any alternative knowledge? Should we now insist ships remain 10 miles apart?
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  6. He was responsible for foisting his son on the Royal Navy, a terrible revenge.
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