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The '''Man O' War''', also known as a '''Galleon''' in non-[[United Kingdom|English]] speaking countries, was a class of warship operated by, among others, the [[Royal Navy|British]], [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese Navy|Portuguese]] navies. | The '''Man O' War''', also known as a '''Galleon''' in non-[[United Kingdom|English]] speaking countries, was a class of warship operated by, among others, the [[Royal Navy|British]], [[Spanish Navy|Spanish]] and [[Portuguese Navy|Portuguese]] navies. | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], the Man O' War was the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the [[Caribbean]]. Each ship bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to fifty guns per side over three decks; on top of this, they were fitted with mortars, chainshot, heavy shot and fire barrels. | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], the Man O' War was the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the [[Caribbean]]. Each ship bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to fifty guns per side over three decks; on top of this, they were fitted with mortars, chainshot, heavy shot and fire barrels. This makes them one of the most difficult ships to fight aginst. | ||
==Notable Man O' War== | ==Notable Man O' War== | ||
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The Man O' War, also known as a Galleon in non-English speaking countries, was a class of warship operated by, among others, the British, Spanish and Portuguese navies.
During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Man O' War was the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the Caribbean. Each ship bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to fifty guns per side over three decks; on top of this, they were fitted with mortars, chainshot, heavy shot and fire barrels. This makes them one of the most difficult ships to fight aginst.
Notable Man O' War
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