Seventeenth Century Naval Action

[The Grim Mariner]

Okay not quite "Big Battalions" but certainly belonging to that age.  Last weekend the premier wargames centre in the area "The Grimsby Wargames Society" hosted a recreation of the Four Days Battle in 1666.  Three Dutch fleets at anchor rapidly hoisting sail as four English fleets descend on them.  The game had over a hundred and fifty superbly modelled ships from club members Steve & Andy and it was a real pleasure to play the game.



After a day long wargame the outcome was a draw since the English had forced more Dutch ships to retire but the Dutch had managed to capture two ships including one of the English flagships.
A great game and great fun.

[Dr DeAth]

That's and impressive collection of tiny ships you've got there.

[Dr. Zombie]

 

I am awestruck!

That looks absolutely brilliant.

What rules did you guys use?

[Costanzo]

Very beautiful!! Great work!!

[OSHIROmodels]

That does look very impressive 

cheers

James

[Marine0846]

Very nice looking ships.
Just watched the Admiral yesterday.
This thread is perfect timing.

[PAULSPENCE]

Bonjour,

Splendid looking vessels chaps!

Who makes the ships and what rules did you use?

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Paul

[juergen c. olk]

Really great looking naval action.

[Stecal]

just wow!  I've rigged about a dozen ships like that.  Can't even imagine doing 150.

[Sparrow]

Simply fantastic!

[The Grim Mariner]

Rules used were a set written by the guys themselves for quick play but based on "Topsail & Whipstaff".

All the models are from Langton Miniatures.

And very many thanks for the positive comments.

[marianas_gamer]

Very exciting looking game!
LB

[fastolfrus]

Saw them at Newark show, they look even better in real life than on photos.

[baxterj]

just lovely

[von Lucky]

Simply stunning - Stecal I haven't even bothered to rig any of my Langton's, so anyone that does at least one gets my respect. But 150? That's madness.