Royal Battery

The Royal Battery is a historical term referring to a type of powerful artillery or large gun mounted on ships, used primarily during the Age of Sail for naval warfare. These batteries consisted of multiple cannons grouped together on the ship’s sides, designed to deliver concentrated firepower against enemy vessels or shore targets. They played a crucial role in naval battles by allowing ships to inflict significant damage from a distance. The term emphasizes the importance and strength of these artillery arrangements in maintaining naval dominance during their era.