Today we’re heading back to 1798 to the Battle of the Nile, where Nelson scored a famous victory that secured the Royal Navy’s dominance on the seas. Also known as the Battle of the Aboukir Bay, the Battle of the Nile marked a turning point in strategic naval dominance for the British in the war….
Though the new Black Seas miniatures are fantastically detailed, you can add an extra level by using thread to attach rigging lines to your ships. Many of the new model kits include a spool of thread. A word of caution: this process is intricate and can be fiddly; we recommend it only to the dedicated…
Discover the Great British Royal Navy in all its glory and sail your tall ships into history as the Admiral of your own fleet in Black Seas! The Royal Navy By the late 1700s, Great Britain had established itself as the most prominent and powerful navy of the time. This was mostly due to the…
Discover the French Navy in all its glory and sail your tall ships into history as the Amiral of your own fleet in Black Seas! The French Navy The French Navy has a history of highs and lows, both in terms of successes in battle and in the number and quality of its ships. In…
The Frigates & Brigs Flotilla box allows you to field these vessels in Black Seas. Though not the largest ships, they play a vital role in your fleet. Frigates Frigates were perhaps the hardest-worked of warship types during the Age of Sail. A small warship with a perfect balance of speed, armament and resilience that…
The 3rd Rates Squadron sails into Black Seas. A fine addition to a fleet of any nation; they harboured a great balance between power and manoeuvrability. A 3rd rate ship, as defined by the British rating system, was a ship of the line which mounted between 64-80 guns. Usually, this would mean two gun decks….
The French Navy Fleet is an excellent starting point for launching into Black Seas. It has a great variety of ships to crush your foes upon the waves. The French Navy The French Navy has a history of highs and lows, both in terms of successes in battle and in the number and quality of…
A 104 gun ship-of-the-line, HMS Victory was the flagship of the Royal Navy fleet at the Battle of the Trafalgar, Great Britain’s most famous naval victory. HMS Victory was a terrible and awe-inspiring sight to both enemies and allies. It has become one of the most famous ships in the world and is still in…
The Royal Navy Fleet is an exceptional starting point for bringing the illustrious sailing ships of the Royal Navy to battle in Black Seas. The Royal Navy By the late 1700s, Great Britain had established itself as the most prominent and powerful navy of the time. This was mostly due to the discipline and commitment…
Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton GCB; remembered for his service during the Peninsular War and his vital contribution to the Battle of Waterloo. Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Picton GCB. A new sculpt by Warlorder Wojtek. I found him a rough foul-mouthed devil as ever lived, but he always behaved extremely well; no man could do better in…
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