'Mignone' Indiaman

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'Mignone' Indiaman A Level 36, 34-gun Huge Merchant You must be a Freetrader

Sailing Level (Size) 36 (Huge) Max Speed: 15.00 Durability 4 Acceleration: 1.68 Insurance 3173 Deceleration: 1.93 Health Integ. DR Turning (fast): 8.91 Hull: 1375 - Turning (slow): 3.50 Port: 1100 6 Turning Accel: 11.50 Stbd: 1100 6 Turning Decel: 9.65 Bow: 550 3 Best Point: 135 Stern: 275 3 Sails: 2150 - Ship Capacity: 1125 Modifiers Off / Def Res O.S. Visibility: 71.4 Sails: 0 / 22 0.0 O.S. Spotting: 0.0 Crew: 0 / 22 0.0 Crew: 205 Bow: 0 / 22 0.0 Target Tracking: 19 Stern: 0 / 22 0.0 Sides: 0 / 22 0.0 Grapple: 0.0 / 0.0 0.0 Batteries Type Reload Damage Range Acc200 / 400 Swivels: 4x1/2lb 8.0 6.0 100y -- / -- Topdeck: 6x8lb 24.0 27.0 500y 106 / 81 Gundeck: 22x14lb 39.0 33.0 600y 111 / 91 Sternchasers: 2x18lb 45.0 37.0 625y 112 / 92 Polars Upwind & Luffing: 26% - 37% 3.9 - 5.55 knots Close Haul: 70% 10.5 knots Beam Reach: 85% 12.75 knots Broad Reach: 100% 15 knots Running: 85% 12.75 knots Close Haul Angle: 45° Open Sea Speed: 57

Information based on version 1.18.62.0

A combat capable Merchant Ship. This East Indiaman has well-rounded abilities that make her suitable for shipping, defense and hunting.

History

Trade between the East Indies (i.e. India, Ceylon, all the way to the Far East) and Europe demanded ships that were able sail long distances, carry large cargoes to maximize profitability and enough cannons to defend themselves from attack by pirates. The 'Mignone' East Indiaman is a classic example of such a ship. Broad of beam and with a deep draft this vessel can carry a huge cargo. Frigate rigged she is an efficient sailer though not outstanding. However she is armed like a frigate so she is a formidable foe when challenged by a lone pirate. This ship was modelled by "Spankybus" Mignone.

Strategy and Use

Few merchant ships are meant to sail through dangerous waters alone. Even the East Indiamen, during times of extreme danger, formed convoys and were escorted by men-o-war. When hauling goods between most ports the East Indiaman is able to handle any encounters at sea. However, when ports are in contention it should be part of a group.

Tactics

The 'Mignone' should stay close to its escorts and fight like a frigate rather than bolt. Care must be taken to avoid crew loss and boarding.

Variants

Other variants of the Mignone:

• 'Mignone' Indiaman (Civilian)
• 'Mignone' Mastercraft Indiaman
• 'Mignone' Privateer Indiaman
• 'Mignone' Stripped Indiaman

Comparable Ships

Distinguishing Characteristics

Sources

The ship was constructed by Spankybus from plans for an English East Indiaman obtained from Chapman, plate 51 #1.