Chapter 356

"Collision warning!!!"

"Warning, warning! All passengers look for the nearest fixed position to prevent falling into the water and heavy objects!"

"Starboard dodge! Dodge! You fools, dodge!"

The shrill cries echoed on the deck, and the San Carlos was busy, but it was the noise like porridge that still could not cover the cries of the pirates dozens of meters away.

This panic was unnecessary.

In the last round of volley, the distance between the two sides was still 150-60 meters. Tonight, the lake was windy and gentle waves. Blackbeard's charging speed was by no means fast.

With the strength of British gunners, one round of loading can be completed in one and a half minutes. They can teach Blackbeard a great lesson at close range. If Blackbeard still doesn't change his original intention at that time, they also have enough time to calmly give way to the collision area.

However, the Hinchinbrook can do this tactical action, and the golden deer can do it. The San Carlos, which brings together the elite of both sides, can't do it anyway.

The personnel structure of the San Carlos was temporarily established earlier with Nelson's intervention.

At that time, Lorraine was still abducting Mara. In order to show respect, Nelson himself did not hold the post of captain.

The temporary captain on board was Sergeant Sikes, Nelson's guard captain. He was a young sergeant who was not very talented, but had long been outstanding in loyalty.

Temporary seafarers are mostly selected by him.

Since then, almost all kinds of positions have been included by Nelson's guards. Only Lev and Daniel, a ship doctor and a charge captain, came from Drake and won the position, which is the same as their position on Lorraine's flagship.

It can be imagined that in the previous silent state, they basically had no opportunity to express their views on ship affairs.

Such a short-sighted act of cronyism has directly led to the embarrassment on the ship. To put it bluntly, the soldiers do not know the general and the general does not know the soldier.

The temporary sailors did not believe that the sailors trained by the chamber of commerce could have the same skilled and capable naval skills as their colleagues, and Drake's sailors did not believe that these arrogant interim officers could give the right orders in such a time-consuming environment.

And they really didn't give the right order!

Lorraine's face was as black as a layer of toner.

Just a moment ago, when Blackbeard recklessly and bravely charged the San Carlos in adverse weather conditions, Lorraine looked forward to a direct attack.

He wanted to know whether the famous pirates in the Caribbean would die like heroes or flee with their tails like countless thieves in the world when things exceeded expectations.

As a result, the direct attack came soon, earlier than Lorraine expected. However, after the direct attack, not only did he see Blackbeard's bravery, but Blackbeard also saw his panic.

When did Drake's chamber of Commerce perform so badly on the battlefield? Lorraine lost a big face in front of his peers unprepared. Of course, he blamed Nelson's mediocre and incompetent Guard commander for all his mistakes.

But staff sergeant Sikes took the initiative to find it at this moment

He raised his neck with no shame on his face. Even his voice was as honest and steady as ever, a disgusting smell of being in danger.

He said to Lorraine, "President Drake, sir, let me inform you that the connection is imminent, which is unfavorable to us. You should join him in the stern cabin as soon as possible, and use our number advantage and stern cabin terrain to establish a defense line and wait for the opportunity..."

"Captain Sikes," Lorraine brutally interrupted without looking back, "according to the principle of private employment, this gunship has been the property of Drake's chamber of Commerce since the capture of the San Carlos."

Sergeant Sikes didn't understand Lorraine's point at all: "president, sir..."

Lorraine interrupted for the second time: "our side is unfavorable. Is this the Colonel's judgment or your judgment?"

Sikes finally flashed an angry look on his face: "as the temporary captain of the ship and the captain's guard, I have the obligation to ensure the personal safety of the captain and you. Judging the war situation is my job. Although the officer disagrees, he still believes in my ability to command the enemy."

"In that case, don't embarrass the colonel."

"Huh?"

"The distance between the two ships is not enough. After direct attack, the relative speed remains 2.5 knots. The collision will start in about one minute, and then it will start in up to two minutes." Lorraine quickly reported a set of data, "as the incoming command of the enemy, have you organized the assault team?"

"Sir's guard is always ready for war!"

"Sure enough, it's still the guard's thinking." Lorraine laughed for a moment. "As I said at the beginning, the San Carlos is the property of the Drake chamber of Commerce, so... Barto, you're the captain of the ship now. Let the guards do the guard's business and let our people do our business at ease."

"Yes!"

Barto promised again and again. He hammered himself in the chest with his only safe one arm. Then he turned around and raised his foot to kick a sailor who had run blindly to the ground.

"What a mess! Pass it on. I'm the new captain now. The original command order is cancelled on the spot. Our people must go to the restaurant to get weapons and prepare for the battle within 2 minutes!"

"Really?" the sailor who was kicked down jumped up and shouted to the flustered deck in surprise, "father Barto has become the captain!"

"The captain's order and the Navy's order are cancelled on the spot. Everyone goes to the restaurant to get equipment within two minutes. Anyone who fails to meet the time will be thrown into the lake to feed sharks!"

"Oh!!!"

No less than the roar of the Blackbeard team, the drakes who had been bent all night roared up to the sky.

Staff sergeant Sikes stared at the wave of morale that had no roots and no basis in front of him. He still couldn't react in his mind. How did he and his colleagues in the guard suddenly get dismissed

Moreover, Lorraine's order replaced Nelson's order. If this is true, what should Nelson's official Wei Yi do?

Loyalty encouraged staff sergeant Sikes to argue: "Mr. President, I am not questioning your ownership of the ship. But at present, you and Drake chamber of commerce are mercenaries and are under the unified command of the chief. If you want to adjust the position on the ship, you must first obtain the authorization of the chief according to the procedure..."

Lorraine ignored him.

After giving Bator the task of organizing manpower, Lorraine called for Haina.

Haina never left him too far. Before her voice fell, she swung the cable and jumped to him.

"Hannah, take the helm at once. The left rudder is full. If you run fast enough, we will have enough time to cut the side to avoid a big break in the hull, so please run."

"I'll fly."

Then Haina really flew up. She pulled the cable and flew up the yard. With a push, she took up the shortest and steepest stay cable to the handwheel. In the blink of an eye, she controlled the handwheel, released the bayonet, and filled the rudder to the left.

"Full left rudder! Tilt!"

The semi-static San Carlos finally moved again after a moment of panic, leaned against the Lake wave, and slowly but steadily turned its bow to the left.

The distance between Lorraine and Blackbeard was only 20 meters, and the ship bodies of both sides finally had a very limited included angle.

Cut to the side!

Slup slammed into the starboard hull of the San Carlos, causing visible cracks and dents. However, due to the included angle snatched by Haina, her force finally began to deflect and pushed the whole ship against the starboard side of the San Carlos until the stern of both sides hit together.

Hull intact!

After the violent turbulence, Lorraine heard the unparalleled good news for the first time.

With the good news, the claws of the hook were thrown from slup and hooked on the deck of the San Carlos.

With a clang, Lorraine took out the saber around her waist and cut off two nearby ones with a wave of her hand.

For the first time, he turned his head in his conversation with Sikes: "the battle has begun, sergeant. I think you should stay with the Colonel now."

"Mr. President, there is an established process for the determination of the command port. I am not greedy for the captain's authority, but in any case, you should ask the officer for authorization!"

"Authorization?" Lorraine shook his head. "You'll see Colonel Nelson soon. Please convey it to me when you see him and say that I'm not satisfied with his candidate, so I have to pay more for this job..."