'Reason' Naval Fourth Rate

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'Reason' Naval Fourth Rate A Level 50, 62-gun Huge Ship of the Line You must be a Naval Officer

Sailing Level (Size) 50 (Huge) Max Speed: 15.30 Durability 2 Acceleration: 0.72 Insurance 39377 Deceleration: 1.30 Health Integ. DR Turning (fast): 6.55 Hull: 2940 - Turning (slow): 2.35 Port: 2100 12 Turning Accel: 4.50 Stbd: 2100 12 Turning Decel: 8.65 Bow: 1050 3 Best Point: 135 Stern: 525 3 Sails: 3306 - Ship Capacity: 220 Modifiers Off / Def Res O.S. Visibility: 75.0 Sails: 0 / 23 0.0 O.S. Spotting: 0.0 Crew: 0 / 18 0.0 Crew: 475 Bow: 0 / 18 0.0 Target Tracking: 15 Stern: 0 / 18 0.0 Sides: 0 / 18 0.0 Grapple: 0.0 / 0.0 0.0 Batteries Type Reload Damage Range Acc200 / 400 Swivels: 6x1/2lb 6.8 6.0 100y -- / -- Topdeck: 10x7lb 18.7 26.0 475y 104 / 78 Upperdeck: 20x11lb 27.2 30.0 560y 109 / 87 Gundeck: 22x22lb 46.8 41.0 640y 113 / 94 Bowchasers: 2x12lb 29.8 31.0 575y 110 / 89 Sternchasers: 2x18lb 38.3 37.0 625y 112 / 92 Polars Upwind & Luffing Close  Haul Close  Haul Beam Reach Beam Reach Broad Reach Broad Reach Running 25% - 35% 3.83 - 5.36 knots 50° 65% 65% 9.95 knots 9.95 knots 82.5% 82.5% 12.62 knots 12.62 knots 100% 100% 15.3 knots 15.3 knots 80% 12.24 knots   Open Sea Speed: 52

Information based on version 1.20.51.0

History

This refit of the Mordaunt is arguably the best fourth rate in the game. It is more expensive than other comparable fourth rate SOLs, however.

The HBMS Mordaunt was built to perform as a powerful merchant ship. HBMS Mordaunt was commissioned for Lord Mordaunt who required an effective merchant ship capable to defend itself against attack. Lor Mordaunt had much hard luck as his investors pulled out before the ship was completed. Following its launch the Spanish Ambassador accused Lord Mordaunt of using the vessel to help the Brandenburg government in its fight against Spain. Under the current political climate, the British court impounded the ship until Lord Mordaunt paid a huge sum to guarantee its peaceful use. In the end the ship was taken into the Royal Navy because Lord Mordaunt couldn’t pay the crew’s salary.

HBMS Mordaunt (46 guns), in 4 September 1688, John Tyrrell (Oakley) was appointed to command the ship. The ship took part in the action on 4 October 1689, when a group of English cruisers fell in with 12 French warships.

The HBMS. Mordaunt under Captain Francis Maynard sank at the Los Colorado Reefs, Cuban waters, with all crew lost on November 21, 1693. It however remains one of the most beautiful ships ever designed for the merchant navy.

Strategy and Use

This ship is best suited for port battles, as it has exceptional ranged firepower with it's 22lb cannons. It's slightly faster than other fourth rates, and has better broadside armor.

Tactics

Comparable Ships

• 'Alexander' Fourth Rate
• 'Mordaunt' Fourth Rate
• 'Mordaunt' Sleek Fourth Rate

Distinguishing Characteristics

Structure Bonus 20%, Armor Bonus 25%, Reload Bonus 17.5%

Sources

35 Marks Of Victory Reward. Refit: Naval 'Mordaunt' Fourth Rate (Used to create 'Reason' Naval Fourth Rate)