These ships were also designed to withstand a punishment. However carrying that massive amount of armaments and weight also left these ships slow and bulky compared to frigates and brigantines. Designed to carry only weapons, soldiers, ammunition and holding a massive battery of cannons these ships were designed to do one thing destroy other ships. This meant more men and more swords to lend to the fight and often merchants would stand down upon seeing the Jolly Roger flown and a screaming and wild crew ready to board and give no quarter. This required pirate ships to be much more durable than the average ship as they not only dished out broadside attacks but received them as well.Ī brigantine was a perfect ship for pirates because it allowed a pirate to mount at least a dozen cannons and hold a larger crew. This took up valuable space on a ship that was also expected to take on additional cargo as well. Having a larger crew meant having to need more supplies, more water, more resources in general. Brigantines were good for having a larger crew, and thus more room for weapons such as cannons, mortars and storage space as well. These ships were durable and could withstand the waves of the Atlantic and with two major sails they would not have to sacrifice speed either. Bermudian SloopĪ brigantine is a two masted sailboat and the second most popular ship of the time. An example of a sloop was the one Stede Bonnet had made for him on the island of Barbados and named the Revenge. A maritime economy on the island of Bermuda with its close proximity to the Caribbean ideal situated it to ship building. The Bermuda sloop was the most popular kind of sloop in the 18th century. A sloop was generally considered a ship with one sail, where a ship of the same size with two sails was a cutter. This also made them ideal for pirates using them to capture a larger, more slower ship.Ī sloop was a sail boat with a single mast and a fore-and-aft rig. Sloops were fast ships, designed to easily traverse the Atlantic and carry goods and cargo and an increased rate. Pirate Ships > Pirate Ships Pirate Ships Background SloopĪ sloop was an extremely common pirate ship.
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