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What kind of cannons were used by the British fleet against the Spanish Armada?
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∙ 7y ago
The 1588 Spanish Armada was dominated by very large and heavy warships. The Spanish cannon in used by the Armada were able to launch 25 pound rocks at the British. These Spanish cannons were powerful at short range but not for long range.
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∙ 10y agoNaval cannon that fired iron balls of 9-32 pounds
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∙ 7y agoThe British fleet was armed for the most part by a culverin cannons. This type of cannon had a long barrel that could fire a 17 pound cannon ball.
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∙ 6y agoPrimarily, the English fleet used their own guns which were described as culverin, a long gun firing a 17 pound metal ball. These guns were effective.
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How many cannons did the English fleet have in their battle with the Spanish Armada?
the spanish armada had an arey of gun mainly cannons and one shot pistles and rifles they had poor tic taks and wanted to win but did not.
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
How did cannon balls fail for the Spanish armada?
They failed as they were underpowered compared to the English ones which could shoot at the ships out of the spanish cannons range
What year did the British destroy the Spanish Armada?
In 1588.
Weapons used in the Armada?
Warships with cannon, and against the anchored Spanish fleet at Calais, fireships. The major differences were that the English had longer range cannon, and could reload three to four times faster than could the Spanish. The latter's technique was to grapple and board, the English to stand off and bombard into submission.
How many cannons did the English fleet have in their battle with the Spanish Armada?
the spanish armada had an arey of gun mainly cannons and one shot pistles and rifles they had poor tic taks and wanted to win but did not.
What was the ratio of British and spanish ships in the battle against the armada?
10 to 1
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
When was the battle against the Spanish Armada placed?
The Spanish armada was placed on the year 1588 :-D
What country Had a navy known as the Armada?
Spain, the Spanish Armada (which was defeated by the British).
How did the defeat of the spanish armada change the balance of the power in Europe?
The British saw that the spanish was claiming land for their country so the British defeated the Spanish armada and claimed rest of the americas
How did cannon balls fail for the Spanish armada?
They failed as they were underpowered compared to the English ones which could shoot at the ships out of the spanish cannons range
What year did the British destroy the Spanish Armada?
In 1588.
How did Elizabeth I find out about the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth i found out about the Spanish Armada because she refused to marry the the king of Spain Phillip so he decided to launch the Spanish Armada against her.
Weapons used in the Armada?
Warships with cannon, and against the anchored Spanish fleet at Calais, fireships. The major differences were that the English had longer range cannon, and could reload three to four times faster than could the Spanish. The latter's technique was to grapple and board, the English to stand off and bombard into submission.
What was defeated by the British and the Protestant Wind in 1588?
Spanish Armada
What is the name of the fleet sent by Phillip of Spain against England in 1588?
In English it is called the Spanish Armada, in Spanish it was La Grande y Felicísima Armada, or more commonly the Armada Invencible or Armada Española
