{"product_id":"u-s-navy-fleet-1770-1830","title":"Black Seas: US Navy - U.S. Navy Fleet (1770 - 1830)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eU.S. Navy Fleet (1770 - 1830)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Naval Act of 1794 established a permanent standing navy on 27 March 1794, in the US. Prior to this, a US Naval military presence had been left wanting for 10 years. By October 1797, the first three of six frigates launched; the USS United States, USS Constellation, and USS Constitution. Between 1798 and 99, several engagements took place between the US and France - though this was not a declared war. The First Barbary War of 1801-1805 saw actions against the Barbary pirates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleet would then see substantial action in the War of 1812 - achieving victory in 11 single ship engagements against the Royal Navy. British forces were forced off Lake Erie and Lake Champlain, effectively preventing the invasion of New York State. The fleet was, however, unable to prevent British blockades of US ports, the British Navy being significantly larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy sail the US Navy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest ships of the US Navy may pail in size in comparison to other nations, especially when using the National Special Rules (being unable to field any large or extra-large vessels). However, their frigates were exceptionally reinforced with many guns. To represent this, US fleets gain discounts to both the \u003cem\u003eOver Gunned\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSturdy\u003c\/em\u003e upgrades. They are both able to better weather punishment whilst dealing out a substantial portion themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, in a similar vein to British crews, US crews were routinely drilled and always receive the +1 bonus to hit rolls. This makes US frigates, the core of your fleet exceptionally dependable, though remember if you do purchase both upgrades on all your ships (even at a discount), you may find yourself outnumbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Navy Fleet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 over gunned resin frigates - the USS President \u0026amp; the USS United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 plastic frigates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 plastic brigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gun boats base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of metal figureheads and backplates for famous US Navy Ships:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSS Chesapeake - a 38 gun frigate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSS Congress - a 38 gun frigate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSS Constellation - a 38 gun frigate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Navy Flags, Sails \u0026amp; ratline sheets + Bobbin for Rigging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame cards and wake markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Seas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Navy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785004884349,"sku":"792014001","price":66.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/792014001-US-Navy-_1770-1830_1_24f818b7-a20e-47f9-b1b1-2a86d70e2e4a.jpg?v=1779215447","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/u-s-navy-fleet-1770-1830","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}