ADMIRALTY
FIGHTING SAIL WARFARE: 1750 - 1815

These rules are suitable for use with all standard fighting sail miniatures. All text and combat charts needed for game play are included below, the rules are completely free and no purchases are required. Prospective beginners who want to learn more about miniature wargaming will enjoy reading Miniature Wargaming 101, an article we wrote to help outline some of the basics. Version 2.0 Beta Rules – Includes all rules and charts needed for game play. Last updated December 30, 2025. Full Text – Everything you need to know about game play from game scales to cannon fire and sailing ships. Combat Charts – Download and print sides one and two on any standard printer. 1/700 scale version – Side 1 & Side 2 1/1200 scale version – Side 1 & Side 2 1/2400 scale version – Side 1 & Side 2 Combat Chart Guide – A step-by-step walkthrough of each combat chart table and how it works. Playing Aids – Download and print the following ship logs and playing templates. Plus, some guides to help with game play. Ship Log Move Templates – 1/700 Scale Move Templates – 1/1200 Scale Move Templates – 1/2400 Scale Setup Guide – To help fast-track scenario design with the roll of a few dice. Advanced Rules – Some interesting optional rules to add historical flavor to the action. Ship Values – A guide to fleet and ship values and how they relate to Admiralty game play. Key and Formulas British Navy French Navy Spanish Navy American Navy historical resources Admiral Nelson's Letters — Located in the WTJ Archives, features letters and dispatches from Nelson and his flagships during major Napoleonic naval campaigns.