Sloops

A sloop-of-war is a very manoeuvrable sailing vessel, with enough firepower to sting larger opponents at the very least. Speed is the sloop’s weapon: a ketch-rigged sloop is capable of sailing very close to the wind, far closer indeed than many larger ships. This ability allows it to stay out of trouble, most of the time, if under a competent master. This is fortunate, as a sloop does not have the weight of shot, being armed with relatively light six-pounder cannon; or structural strength to last very long against a real battleship.

Armament:
6 lber cannons: 18

Crew:
Total Crew: 70

Seamen: 66 men

Gunners: 54 men

Able Seamen: 12 men

Marines: 0 Marines

Officers: 4 men