These rules cover riverine and coastal naval combat during the American Civil War. The intent is to provide authentic outcomes and period flavour, without sacrificing playability. Rules include simultaneous movement (using written orders), ramming, current, anchoring, running aground, gunnery, boarding actions, morale, repair, torpedoes, forts and batteries. Optional rules add drifting, rate of fire, and towing.
Stats are provided for 47 classes of ships. Design rules allow players to determine game stats for any vessel for which they have sufficient historical data. Booklet includes bibliography and 1:600 scale model listing.
Turning templates and markers are provided at the back of the booklet, to be photocopied, mounted on cardstock, and cut out for use.
This copy is in Very Good condition with a small amount of age discolouration. The book pictured is the one you will receive.