GAME TURN THREE

Turn 2 old stuff

Captain Stark sits back at his desk very glade to be done with all the

Formalities of reading in and taking command. He will look over the ships

log .

The 'Watcher' has been a busy ship splitting her time between enforcing the

numerous blockades and convoy duty. Always-in action and taking numerous

prizes.

How much has the lash been used?

*The ship’s punishment book show’s Captain Repeen used the cat sparingly, but was not afreaid to award lashes when the situation warranted

Was the last Capt. Lenient?

*Strict but with an incentive system of awarding extra grog or small amounts of money for first ship sightings accurate gunnery, ect...

First Leftenant Basil Fitzroy " The crew has a lot of replacements sir, she

took a lot of casualties in that last action, but we've got a well trained

cadre, over 75% rated able bodied seamen he states proudly"

" That is exceptional Leftenant I'm shore that you have had a lot to do

with that" Also Mr. Fitzroy I would have you send me several suitable

candidates to fill out my staff I need a Coxin a cook and a clerk thank you

that is all"

*Appropriate personel report later Bars a legal clerk caught by the pres as your clerk, Kenny best of the ships’s boats coxains to handle the Captain’s Gig, and Pierre a Frenchman avoiding the prison hulk by serving inthe Royal Navy but quite skilled as a cook

Midshipman Herman Steiner English with a German accent "Her Hauptmann

Captain Repeen was a fine officer and it may not be my place to say this,

but the senior Leutnants are not happy that the Admiral blocked their

transfer to accompany him."

Well sir their happiness is not my concerns they are officers in the king

's navy not children on the school yard. You honesty and candor are greatly

appreciated honesty is always the best policy thank you midshipman good

day."

*He salutes smartly and doesn’t seem phased by your remarks. You get the impression he was testing your responses

Purser Mervyn Merrick "Sir, Captain Repeen often paid for extra rations,

tobacco, and fresh fruit for the crew out of his own pocket. Do you plan to

this as well sir?"

Yes, Mr. Merrick I do

(how much cash do I have any rents back home)

* Adequate to live in the style of a well to do Post Captain who can afford to spend extra on his ship and crew if he sees fit to do so

You have a very important position on this ship sir and at my earliest

conveyance we shell review the ships books together I like to work closely

with the purser

*The books are accurate and well kept, with frequent spot checks by the former Captain.

Mr. Merrick you will also make ready to sail fill out the

ships stores live stock is preferred at to last at least the first few

weeks.

*He has been keeping a good supply of chickens and pigs ashore tended by locals and arranges to have them plus a 2 bullocks loaded

Royal Marine Lieutenant Phillip Wilson "Sir the Royal Marines aboard the

'Willow' have been poorly treated, and their authority was not upheld

Lieutenant protests. I feel Royal Marine Sergeant G.J.

I will look in to it.

*Thank you sir, your clerk lator reports he heard the Lieutenant request several old officers hats be used for marksmanship practice

Aboard the 'Buffonia' at dinner. Rear Admiral Medicus looks at Captain Stark

and says 'Watcher' will escort the convoy. It will give a good chance to

shake her down. By the way how's our young Bavarian prince?

Do you mean Midshipman Steiner Sir?

*I do

What is he the prince of and do you have orders about how he should be treated Sir?

*He is a Prince of Bavaria. I’ll be quite blunt he’s a midshipman in His Majesty’s Navy

and will be treated as such. Captain Stark as you and I both know this is not a society of equals and nobility needs to be handled carefully British, German or otherwise. Use your discretion.

***TURN THREE***

At the end of dinner as we are leaving When I he the clash of arms I will

run to the deck to see what has happened.

*This was a red hearring folks, the midshipman are having cutlass practice and two of them let their tempers get the better of them. The Lieutenantof the watch was reprimanded for letting the situation get out of hand.

After the fight I will return to ‘Watcher’ and get settled in. I will make a

habit of walking the deck in the late hours of the night (Rob does not need

much sleep). He will prepare for convoy duty check over the ship manifest

and personally see to general sea worthiness of Watcher. I would like to see

the ship in A1 condition before we set sail.

*Overall the ship is excelent shape, but you do discovered one frayed rope on a bow chaser.

In the morning I will take a boat to town and provision myself for our time

at sea I will lay in supplies so that I can dine in my officers occasionally

I would like good wine not A+ but B some special food that will hold up and

of course a good supply of pipe tobaccos. I would also like to some kind of

reading material possibly something written by an American revolutionary

(know your enemy kind of thing).

*You find several works on the current war, that are marginally useful having been written by high ranking nobles with moderate service in theater of operations. Cabin Stores on the other hand are plentiful, reasonabily priced and available in good quanity.

The convoy consists of the ‘Rebbecca’ carrying uniforms, tents and wagons, ‘Gopher’ carrying powder and shot, ‘Helen’ carrying two companies of British Regulers, and the ‘Wicca’ no cargo manifest provided. Your destination is Kingston, Jamaca. At first light the ‘Watcher’ received the following signal from the flagship. “ CAPTAIN GILES COMPLIMENTS, MAKE SAIL PER ORDERS RECEIVED, BEST WISHES.

TURN FOUR

Should cover the first week of your voyage, assume moderate weather a fair wind that allows an average speed of six knots. Bonus points give me your best course and approximate distance travelled. (I don’t need a compass bearing but a general direction East By North and 100 miles for exampe; note any navigation hazards or nearby enemy threats)