Frigate (20-24 Gun

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