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'Halifax' Schooner

Scout ShipSmall hullLv 5

The Pirate and Privateer starting ship. A fast, quick and maneuverable medium schooner that lacks firepower and defense. You should upgrade past a Halifax as soon as possible.

Guns
6 + 4 swivels
Broadside
3
Crew
62
Cargo hold
300
Battle speed
21.4 kn
Open sea speed
62.4 kn
Turn rate
14.8°/s
Acceleration
5
Ammo size
Small
Length
19 m
Beam
6 m

Hull & masts

Hit points per area. While a side's armor is intact it soaks that many points off every hit; the soak fades as the armor is shot away.

Bow
185 HP · soaks 1
Port
360 HP · soaks 2
Starboard
360 HP · soaks 2
Stern
95 HP · soaks 0
Structure
520 HP
Bowsprit
130 HP
Foremast
240 HP
Mainmast
250 HP

Defense

Higher makes the area harder to hit.

Bow
45
Stern
45
Sides
45
Sails
45
Crew
45

Batteries

Default gun layout. Cannons can be swapped for any of the same size.

Battery Arc Deck Guns Default cannon
Guns Port Topdeck 3 8lb Cannon
Guns Starboard Topdeck 3 8lb Cannon
Swivels Port Topdeck 2 1/2 lb Swivel Gun (swivel)
Swivels Starboard Topdeck 2 1/2 lb Swivel Gun (swivel)

How to get it

A deed is the item that becomes this ship when you use it. Each version below is a separate deed.

'Halifax' Schooner Standard Lv 5 5 durability 500 dbl
  • Crew Recovery Rate-50%
  • Target Tracking+30
  • Ship Acceleration-25%

Build it

'Halifax' Schooner Ships

Requires

Produces

Earn it

Given as a mission reward.

  • Mission: Settle a Score · One of several rewards to choose from
  • Mission: The Economy: Regional Auctions, European Traders
  • Mission reward
'Halifax' Schooner (Captured) Captured prize Lv 5 300 dbl
  • Crew Recovery Rate-50%
  • Target Tracking+30
  • Insurance Payout-100%
  • Ship Acceleration-25%

Take it as a prize

  • Captured at sea from a defeated enemy · Pirates only