The Alexandria squadron's record distinguishes hitting well from shooting quickly. HMS Alexandra, HMS Inflexible, and HMS Penelope are identified as the three most accurate ships. HMS Invincible and HMS Condor are remembered for speed of fire rather than the same accuracy. Gunnery effectiveness depended on both rate and precision, not simply the number or size of guns available.
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Accuracy versus rate of fire at Alexandria
The bombardment record separates accurate shooting by Alexandra, Inflexible, and Penelope from the rapid but less accurate fire associated with Invincible and Condor.