OLD IRONSIDE SECRETS

Structure was becalmed and struggling to run through the 5 British ships, but Hull acted with a suggestion from his Initial Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew to put boats more than the side to tow the ship from range, using kedge anchors to attract the ship forward and wetting the sails to take advantage of every breath of wind.[one

Structure was becalmed and not able to operate from the 5 British ships, but Hull acted over a recommendation from his Initial Lieutenant Charles Morris. He requested the crew To place boats more than the side to tow the ship away from range, making use of kedge anchors to attract the ship ahead and wetting the sails to benefit from each individual