The Brig of War is a two-masted vessel sporting a fore-and-aft mainsail and square-rigged foremast. This rig gives the Brig of War unique sailing qualities, and a skilled master can maneuver her with great ease and elegance.
Brigs of War are fairly rare in the Caribbean. When they appear, they are employed almost exclusively as warships and pirate hunters. In that capacity they are tough nuts to crack. A pirate strong enough to capture a brig of war would be a very powerful opponent indeed.
The Brig of War is the largest ship in its class, which also includes the Brig and the Brigantine. |
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