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[[File:AC4 El Arca Del Maestro.png|thumb|250px|A Man O' War, ''El Arca del Maestro'']] | [[File:AC4 El Arca Del Maestro.png|thumb|250px|A Man O' War, ''El Arca del Maestro'']] | ||
The '''Man O' War''' (plural: '''Men O' War'''), or '''Galleon''' – as the class was known 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''' (plural: '''Men O' War'''), or '''Galleon''' – as the class was known 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. They often functioned as flagships for fleets due to their firepower and durability. | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], the Man O' War was among the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the [[Caribbean]]. Each ship of the class bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]], the Man O' War was among the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the [[Caribbean]]. Each ship of the class bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to 100 guns over three decks; on top of this, they were fitted with mortars, chain-shot, heavy shot and fire barrels, and the sheer amount of material used in their constuction made them extremely robust. | ||
However, despite all of these major advantages, Men O' War possessed a major weakness in terms of their speed; as they were very slow, a well-armed, smaller ship could outmaneuver their broadsides and still land hits to destroy them. | However, despite all of these major advantages, Men O' War possessed a major weakness in terms of their speed; as they were very slow, a well-armed, smaller ship could outmaneuver their broadsides and still land hits to destroy them. | ||
One of the few, if not the only Man O' War, to fly the pirate colors was [[Bartholomew Roberts]]' ''[[Royal Fortune]]''. It was also outfitted with stern cannons, coupled with the ones positioned on its sides and bow, ensuring that it could return fire from any direction. | One of the few, if not the only Man O' War, to fly the pirate colors was [[Bartholomew Roberts]]' ''[[Royal Fortune]]''. It was also outfitted with stern cannons, coupled with the ones positioned on its sides and bow, ensuring that it could return fire from any direction. | ||
In the years surrounding the [[American Revolutionary War]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] faced many Men O' War along the East Coast with his ship, the ''[[Aquila]]'', and was able to destroy them all, making the trade routes along the coast safer. | In the years surrounding the [[American Revolutionary War]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] faced many Men O' War along the East Coast with his ship, the ''[[Aquila]]'', and was able to destroy them all, making the trade routes along the coast safer. | ||
==Legendary ships== | ==Legendary ships== | ||
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The Man O' War (plural: Men O' War), or Galleon – as the class was known in non-English speaking countries – was a class of warship operated by, among others, the British, Spanish and Portuguese navies. They often functioned as flagships for fleets due to their firepower and durability.
During the early 18th century, the Man O' War was among the most well-armed class of warship in operation throughout the Caribbean. Each ship of the class bore three masts, and was capable of fielding up to 100 guns over three decks; on top of this, they were fitted with mortars, chain-shot, heavy shot and fire barrels, and the sheer amount of material used in their constuction made them extremely robust.
However, despite all of these major advantages, Men O' War possessed a major weakness in terms of their speed; as they were very slow, a well-armed, smaller ship could outmaneuver their broadsides and still land hits to destroy them.
One of the few, if not the only Man O' War, to fly the pirate colors was Bartholomew Roberts' Royal Fortune. It was also outfitted with stern cannons, coupled with the ones positioned on its sides and bow, ensuring that it could return fire from any direction.
In the years surrounding the American Revolutionary War, the Assassin Connor faced many Men O' War along the East Coast with his ship, the Aquila, and was able to destroy them all, making the trade routes along the coast safer.
Legendary ships
During the early 18th century, there were five "legendary" Men O' War that roamed the four corners of the Caribbean, each with their unique naval warfare styles and construction. Three of them belonged to the Royal Navy while two sailed under the flag of the Spanish Navy.
These five ships were significantly more well-armed and armored than any other Men O' War in the Caribbean, and provided a significantly greater challenge to any would-be attacker. Their distinguishing characteristics made them notorious throughout the Caribbean, and they were feared by servicemen and pirates alike.
Each of these legendary ships was eventually sunk by Edward Kenway's Jackdaw, and their supply of gold, 20,000 reales on average, claimed by the pirate's crew.
Notable Men O' War
- El Arca del Maestro
- Royal Fortune
And five legendary ships;
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