Editing Ship of the Line, 4th Rate

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=Description=
The Frigate is the workhorse of Navies.  They perform multiple roles and have the most variety of ships.  The ships range in size from a small flush deck 20-gun frigate to that large two deck 44-gun frigates.  They also have a wide range of armament, ranging from 9 pound cannons up to 24 pounders in the large 44-gun frigates.  No matter their size they are feared by all pirates.

Ranking just below the ships of the line, a frigate is sometimes referred to as a fifth rate (30-44 Guns) or a sixth rate (20-28 guns). They are often sent on the same duties as corvettes, serving as the command vessel for a squadron of the smaller ships. Single frigates are found on patrol duty on the shipping lanes, making this the most common variety of military vessel encountered by pirate crews.

=Stats=
* Crew - 30-350 men  
* Passangers - 20 approx.
* Speed (Knots) - 12
* Max Guns 20-44 
* Max gun size - 9-24 lbs
* Hull Points - 300-400
* Cargo - 80-100 ton
* Length - 90-150 ft
* Draft 10-15 ft
* Manuever - 6-8