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Another notable brig was the ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. The ''Aquila'' was the one-time flagship of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] 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>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | Another notable brig was the ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. The ''Aquila'' was the one-time flagship of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] 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>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
Yet another ship, while not technically named a brig, was the ''Morrigan'', captained by Shay Patrick Cormac during the Seven Years War, first for the Assassins and later for the Templars. The onli indication that it's a brig is the fact that is has two masts. The ''Morrigan'', much like the ''Jackdaw'', was also very well-armed for its class, as it had stronger armor than other ships of its class, allowing it to take multiple hits from larger ships, while also possessing more firepower, as well as two mortars and four Puckle guns, weapons not usually seen in its class, but usually on Man O' Wars instead. This gave it the ability to sink many Man O' Wars under Cormac's command. | |||
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The brig was a class of warship operated by, among others, the British, Spanish and Portuguese navies throughout the Age of Sail.
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 fitted with a naval ram.
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.
One notable brig in operation during this time was the Jackdaw, owned by a pirate named Edward Kenway. The Jackdaw was unique in that it was significantly more well-armed and armored than others of its class, fielding armaments on a par with the Man O' War.[1]
Another notable brig was the Aquila, captained by Edward's grandson, Ratonhnhaké:ton. The Aquila was the one-time flagship of the Assassin 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]
Yet another ship, while not technically named a brig, was the Morrigan, captained by Shay Patrick Cormac during the Seven Years War, first for the Assassins and later for the Templars. The onli indication that it's a brig is the fact that is has two masts. The Morrigan, much like the Jackdaw, was also very well-armed for its class, as it had stronger armor than other ships of its class, allowing it to take multiple hits from larger ships, while also possessing more firepower, as well as two mortars and four Puckle guns, weapons not usually seen in its class, but usually on Man O' Wars instead. This gave it the ability to sink many Man O' Wars under Cormac's command.
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