This tactic exposed the lead ship of a column to the broadside fire of the enemy, so this position was usually taken by a 1st rate or three decker.
Eli qhinga layiveza inqanawa ekhokelayo yoluhlu lwecala elinomlilo omkhulu kwinqanawa yotshaba, ngako oko le ndawo yayidla ngokuthathwa lomlilo omkhulu okwiqondo loku-1 okanye iidekhi ezintathu.