Description

These large, square-rigged vessels are well-adapted to "blue-water" sailing (crossing the oceans of the world). Though relatively slow and unmaneuverable, they carry enormous amounts of cargo and may be manned by a very small crew.

East Indiamen can deploy large numbers of cannon, especially when they are carrying very valuable cargo. Royal navies have been known to provide military-training for the crew of these ships, making them dangerous opponents.

Merchantmen and Large Merchantmen are smaller but similar in design to East Indiamen.

Explanations
BBR = Broad Beam Reach
RBR = Running Broad Reach
RBtW = Running Before the Wind
(U) = Upgraded with Triple Hammocks