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Did Bomb Ketchs/Vessels play an important part in the naval battles of the 18th and 19th century, if any part at all? Also, how effective were they (in theory and actuality) against the large vessels (1st, 2nd, 3rd rate etc)?

by /u/RyanGlavin in /r/AskHistorians

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