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[[File:AC4 Jackdaw.png|thumb|250px|The ''Jackdaw'', a brig]] | [[File:AC4 Jackdaw.png|thumb|250px|The ''Jackdaw'', a brig]] | ||
The '''brig''' is a class of [[Ships|ship]] bearing two square-rigged masts. It was operated by, among others, the [[Royal Navy|British]], [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese Navy|Portuguese navies]] throughout the {{Wiki|Age of Sail}}. | The '''brig''' is a class of [[Ships|ship]] bearing two square-rigged masts. It was operated by, among others, the [[Royal Navy|British]], [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese Navy|Portuguese navies]] throughout the {{Wiki|Age of Sail}}.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], the brig represented a compromise between the more powerful classes of ship, such as the [[frigate]] and [[Man O' War]], and the faster, but less well-armed [[schooner]] and [[gunboat]]. A brig bore two masts | ==History== | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], the brig represented a compromise between the more powerful classes of ship, such as the [[frigate]] and [[Man O' War]], and the faster, but less well-armed [[schooner]] and [[gunboat]]. A brig bore two masts and was capable of fielding, on average, twenty-four guns over a single gun deck and the main deck; on top of this, they were commonly fitted with a naval ram.<ref name="AC4"/> | |||
In battle, brigs typically alternated between delivering broadsides and ramming. They could move faster than most ships but could be easily checked by fire barrels. | In battle, brigs typically alternated between delivering broadsides and ramming. They could move faster than most ships but could be easily checked by fire barrels.ielding, on average, twenty-four guns over a single gun deck and the main deck; on top of this, they were commonly fitted with a naval ram.<ref name="AC4"/> | ||
One notable brig in operation during this time was the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', owned by | One notable brig in operation during this time was the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', owned by the [[Piracy|pirate]] and eventual [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]]. The ''Jackdaw'' was unique in that it was significantly more well-armed and armored than others of its class, fielding armaments on par with a Man O' War.<ref name="AC4"/> | ||
Another notable brig was the ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. The ''Aquila'' was the one-time flagship of the [[Assassins| | [[File:AC3 Aquila Homestead Bay.png|thumb|250px|left|The ''Aquila'']] | ||
Another notable brig was the ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Edward's grandson, the Assassin [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. The ''Aquila'' was the one-time flagship of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|Colonial Brotherhood]]'s fleet, but after decades at sea, her damaged shell was left to erode and decay in the bay at the [[Davenport Homestead]]. During the [[American Revolution]], she was rebuilt and participated in many naval engagements on the East Coast and in the [[Caribbean]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | |||
==Notable brigs== | ==Notable brigs== | ||
*''Aquila'' | *''[[Aquila]]'' | ||
*''[[Experto Crede]]'' | *''[[Experto Crede]]'' | ||
*''[[Hercules (brig)|Hercules]]'' | *''[[Hercules (brig)|Hercules]]'' | ||
*''Jackdaw'' | *''[[Jackdaw]]'' | ||
*''[[Jacobite]]'' | *''[[Jacobite]]'' | ||
*''[[Ranger]]'' | *''[[Ranger]]'' | ||
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===Legendary ships=== | ===Legendary ships=== | ||
*''[[L'Amazone]]'' | *''[[L'Amazone]]'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*When incapacitating a brig, the rudder (the rear of the ship used for | *When incapacitating a brig, the rudder (the rear of the ship used for steering) simply disappears rather than fall when it was being demasted unlike frigates or Men O' War. | ||
*In reality, ships during the Age of Sail were not equipped with rams, since ramming with a sailing ship is dangerous as the ship can not reverse like a [[trireme]], a ship powered largely by oars. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs by greyson.jpg | Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs by greyson.jpg | ||
Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs 4 by greyson.jpg | Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs 4 by greyson.jpg | ||
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Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs 1 by greyson.jpg | Assassin's Creed IV - Rammer Brigs 1 by greyson.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[The Tyranny of King Washington]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | |||
**''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{AC4}} | {{AC4}} | ||
{{ACP}} | |||
{{ACRG}} | |||
[[Category:Brigs| ]] | [[Category:Brigs| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 9 June 2025
The brig is a class of ship bearing two square-rigged masts. It was operated by, among others, the British, Spanish and Portuguese navies throughout the Age of Sail.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
During the early 18th century, the brig represented a compromise between the more powerful classes of ship, such as the frigate and Man O' War, and the faster, but less well-armed schooner and gunboat. A brig bore two masts and was capable of fielding, on average, twenty-four guns over a single gun deck and the main deck; on top of this, they were commonly fitted with a naval ram.[1]
In battle, brigs typically alternated between delivering broadsides and ramming. They could move faster than most ships but could be easily checked by fire barrels.ielding, on average, twenty-four guns over a single gun deck and the main deck; on top of this, they were commonly fitted with a naval ram.[1]
One notable brig in operation during this time was the Jackdaw, owned by the pirate and eventual Assassin Edward Kenway. The Jackdaw was unique in that it was significantly more well-armed and armored than others of its class, fielding armaments on par with a Man O' War.[1]
Another notable brig was the Aquila, captained by Edward's grandson, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton. The Aquila was the one-time flagship of the Colonial Brotherhood's fleet, but after decades at sea, her damaged shell was left to erode and decay in the bay at the Davenport Homestead. During the American Revolution, she was rebuilt and participated in many naval engagements on the East Coast and in the Caribbean.[2]
Notable brigs[edit | edit source]
Legendary ships[edit | edit source]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- When incapacitating a brig, the rudder (the rear of the ship used for steering) simply disappears rather than fall when it was being demasted unlike frigates or Men O' War.
- In reality, ships during the Age of Sail were not equipped with rams, since ramming with a sailing ship is dangerous as the ship can not reverse like a trireme, a ship powered largely by oars.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Forsaken
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
References[edit | edit source]
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