General Description
The privateer is an upgraded Lynx which gets 4 extra guns and 15 extra crew
Armament
The privateer can mount either 6lb cannons or 18lb carronades
| Deck | Cannon Count | Cannon Size | Carronade Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Deck | 12 | 6pd | 18pd |
Characteristics
The Privateer is an upgraded Lynx which makes her sail a lot like the Lynx however unlike the lynx she gets speed bonus and boarding bonuses which makes her more useful in well... privateering. She is the fastest of all ships sailing upwind, and so is an excellent ship for ambushing unsuspecting shipping and denying them escape.
Here is the Sailing Profile for the Privateer. As mentioned above, she is fastest sailing close-hauled (at point 45). She is still a decent sailer as you move from point 45 to point 90, but loses speed the further you get from her strongest point. After point 90, continued turning towards sailing with the wind directly in her back lowers her speed furthermore. Essentially, the Privateer is the strongest ship for sailing upwind, but one of the weaker when sailing downwind.
How to get Crafting recipe
You can get the Privateer recipe by crafting Lynxes or Traders Lynxes, you can also get the recipe by breaking up Privateers.
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