Fighting Sail: Sea Combat in the Age of Canvas and Shot 1775-1815

About this board game

Fighting Sail: Sea Combat in the Age of Canvas and Shot 1775-1815 is a two-player simulation of naval warfare during the age of sail, with an estimated playing time of 240 minutes.

Set across the period from 1775 to 1815, the game presents naval actions spanning several major historical conflicts. Its scope includes the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812.

Rather than focusing on a single engagement, Fighting Sail offers nine scenarios. Each scenario deals with a small-scale naval action, providing a selection of situations drawn from the era of canvas and shot.

The game includes a 22-by-34-inch map sheet for representing the action, along with a sheet containing 140 counters. A rules booklet completes the core contents.

• Two-player naval warfare simulation
• Nine scenarios covering small-scale naval actions
• Historical period from 1775 to 1815
• 22-by-34-inch map sheet
• One sheet of 140 counters
• Rules booklet

Released in 1981, Fighting Sail focuses on naval combat during a formative period in maritime history. Its scenario-based presentation connects the game to conflicts ranging from the American Revolution to the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.