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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. | ||
==Legendary ships== | |||
During this time period, there were five '''"legendary" ships''' that roamed the four corners of the Caribbean, each with their unique naval warfare styles and construction. | |||
These ships held no less than 20,000 reales each, which was retrieved by Edward Kenway and his crew once they were eventually sunk. | |||
==Notable Man O' War== | ==Notable Man O' War== | ||
*''[[El Impoluto]]'' | |||
*''[[HMS Fearless]]'' | |||
*''[[HMS Prince]]'' | |||
*''[[La Dama Negra]]'' | |||
*''[[Royal Fortune]]'' | *''[[Royal Fortune]]'' | ||
*''[[Royal Sovereign]]'' | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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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.
Legendary ships
During this time period, there were five "legendary" ships that roamed the four corners of the Caribbean, each with their unique naval warfare styles and construction.
These ships held no less than 20,000 reales each, which was retrieved by Edward Kenway and his crew once they were eventually sunk.
Notable Man O' War
Reference