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During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], the brig represented the perfect compromise between the more powerful [[frigate]] and [[Man O' War]], and the faster [[schooner]] and [[gunboat]]. Each ship bore two masts, and was capable of fielding up to twenty-four guns over two decks; on top of this, they were fitted with a naval ram. | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], the brig represented the perfect compromise between the more powerful [[frigate]] and [[Man O' War]], and the faster [[schooner]] and [[gunboat]]. Each ship bore two masts, and was capable of fielding up to twenty-four guns over two decks; on top of this, they were fitted with a naval ram. | ||
One notable brig in operation during this time was the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', owned by the [[Piracy|pirate]] named [[Edward Kenway]]. The ''Jackdaw'' was unique among its class for being significantly more well-armed and armored than other brigs, fielding armaments on a par with the Man O' War. | One notable brig in operation during this time was the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', owned by the [[Piracy|pirate]] named [[Edward Kenway]]. The ''Jackdaw'' was unique among its class for being significantly more well-armed and armored than other brigs, fielding armaments on a par with the Man O' War.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Another brig | Another notable brig was the ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Edward's grandson, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]]. This was the flagship of a once notable [[Assassins|Assassin]] fleet that had eroded and eventually decayed into a shell at the bay near the [[Davenport Homestead]]. During the [[American Revolution]], it was rebuilt and participated in many naval engagements on the East Coast.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Notable brigs== | ==Notable brigs== | ||
*'' | *''Jackdaw'' | ||
*''[[Ranger]]'' | *''[[Ranger]]'' | ||
*''Aquila'' | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[Category:Ships|*]] | [[Category:Ships|*]] | ||
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The brig was a class of warship operated by, among others, the British, Spanish and Portuguese navies.
During the Golden Age of Piracy, the brig represented the perfect compromise between the more powerful frigate and Man O' War, and the faster schooner and gunboat. Each ship bore two masts, and was capable of fielding up to twenty-four guns over two decks; on top of this, they were fitted with a naval ram.
One notable brig in operation during this time was the Jackdaw, owned by the pirate named Edward Kenway. The Jackdaw was unique among its class for being significantly more well-armed and armored than other brigs, fielding armaments on a par with the Man O' War.[1]
Another notable brig was the Aquila, captained by Edward's grandson, Ratonhnhaké:ton. This was the flagship of a once notable Assassin fleet that had eroded and eventually decayed into a shell at the bay near the Davenport Homestead. During the American Revolution, it was rebuilt and participated in many naval engagements on the East Coast.[2]
Notable brigs
- Jackdaw
- Ranger
- Aquila
Gallery
References