Here is an interesting paragraph from this website.
http://www.cronab.demon.co.uk/info.htm Just thought some might like to know it can be done:twisted: But please be safe.
An 18 pdr long gun with a charge of 5lb of powder was capable of penetrating nearly 2 feet six inches into oak at a range of 400 yds. and over 1 foot at 1000 yds.
By ricochet firing ranges could be increased considerably :- At 1deg elevation the 800 yds for a 32lb long gun could be increased to 2900 yds after 15 grazes. Contemporary notes add:- Ricochet firing requires a perfectly smooth sea. The closer the gun is placed to the water, the farther it ranges the shot. It might be advisable to heel the ship over by running in the opposite guns. Ricochet firing is not used for shells because the fuzes are always extinguished when so used.
Imagin 15 skips! I thought I was doing good when I got 4 or 5 with a good stone :grin:
