It has, however, two major disadvantages: very big price and low speed.
Do not put this vessel as a last one in the line astern formation.
Slightly worse than Fourth Rate Ship of the Line but it’s faster and more agile.
As with the rest of the navy units - its battle value is worth its price.
Bomb Ketch
Description:Explosive Shells needed.
This vessel is very weak.
It has only 6 cannons on the side and the durability isn’t high.
However it is equipped with a very good weapon - it can throw grenades to the enemy ship.
As a matter of fact it can damage it and decimate its crew.
It is very cheap and you will be able to win couple of first battles.
You must be careful, however.
Develop your navy because your opponents can leave you behind very quickly.
Then brigs wouldn’t be enough for them.
Carronade Frigate
Description:Cannonade needed.
It is a very weak and expensive vessel.
It has a longer shooting range than brig, worse firepower and the price is much more higher.
Its advantage is the durability of the hull.
I do not recommend to build many of that ships.
They can be used only as a support for stronger vessels.
It has only four big cannons so it is a very easy target even for the weak enemy units.
Dhow must be always supported by the stronger ship.
Try not to use them in battles.
When you have them at the beginning of the game then all naval battles will be very simple.
Later just change them with stronger units.
First Rate Ship of the Line
Description:great but also very expensive ships.
They are very durable, crew is numerous and they are equipped with lots of cannons.
However I must recommend you this vessel: buy it when you have enough money.
It can defend itself but in case of the huge attack it will need a support.
Galleon
Description:from all trade ships galleons have the best weapons in the game.
Moreover their crew can be consisted of 200 men.
The have two significant disadvantages: low speed and hull durability.
Fleets:Spain
Galley
Description:slightly better than Light Galley.
It has more cannons but still is almost useless in many battles.
you’re able to use them to transport your agents and troops.
When the route is safe, of course.
I think it will be enough to say that it has 122 cannons on its board.
As a matter of fact it is a real nightmare for the enemy fleet.
You should be careful with it however - because of its speed.
give a shot to protect its bow and stern with smaller boats.
Indiamans can defend themselves but only from the smaller units (like galleys, sloops and brigs).
They are very fast and agile (they are moving with oars).
Razee
Description:pretty good ship mostly because of its durability, speed and agility.
The are shooting with rockets and they can be useful only to set the fire on the enemy board.
The do not have any chances with First and Second Ships of the Line.
That’s why the always need to have an escort.
Second Rate Ship of The Line
Description:ship with numerous crew.
It is very good for boarding operations and fights with cannons.
It is not as fast as the rest of the vessels but it has more firepower.
Second Rate Ships of The Line are also very expensive - but at the cost of the quality.
They can be handy at the beginning, later change them with more powerful units.
It even less powerful that brigs.
Steamship
Description:as you may know this vessel is moving with steam engines.
It is not very powerful: only fifth and sixth rate ships can be defeated with it.
They are good in destroying enemy vessels mostly because of their firepower.
you could use the for boarding operations too.
Xebec
Description:these units are very similar to galleys and dhows.
XebecsXebecs are very fast (even with headwind) and agile.
The bad thing is that they can be destroyed very quickly - hull is not durable.
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