I was able to go on a replica sailing ship as it and another replica did a mock gun battle in San Diego bay. Between the rigging, and the crew and other tourists running around on deck, it was tough to get clear shots, but I did what I could.

#1 - The California, our foe


#2 - The California again


#3 - One of the main gun ports


#4 - Preparing for battle


#5 - The battle begins


#6


#7


#8 - Reloading


#9


#10


#11 - Wrapping everything up

Very interesting set of pictures!

Thanks for the great sequence of pics.

Great set of pictures Ken.


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Wow that looks awesome. I really like the last cannon shot from your "opponent".

How cool is that!

That would be something to see! Thanks for sharing.

Nice photos, got any larger versions ?

And for a look at what cannon balls really do to a ship and crew:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfsuIaTU92Y

Thanks Guys!

Maserati, luckily, they were only shooting blanks at us Still the concussion was amazing. How large would you like? I don't think any of these were cropped at all, so I have them in fairly large sizes. Oh, and if you're still in the SF area, the ships headed there from San Diego, so they may still be around.

Fantastic shots, thank you I really enjoyed seeing those. Puts