During naval engagements Marine sharpshooters were stationed in the fighting tops of the ships'masts, and were supposed to shoot the opponent's officers, naval gunners, and helmsmen.
Marine sharpshooters were stationed in the fighting tops of the ships'masts. This was during naval engagements. Marine sharpshooters were supposed to shoot the opponent's officers. This was during naval engagements. Marine sharpshooters were supposed to shoot naval gunners. This was during naval engagements. Marine sharpshooters were supposed to shoot helmsmen. This was during naval engagements.