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Warships

Xebecs

Xebec is the most famous type of Mediterranean ships. It was 25-35 m (80-115 ft) long vessel, with an advanced ram stem and a deck reaching far beyond the poop. The underbody was exceptionally sharp. Pirates of the Northern Africa regarded xebecs as the fastest sailing vessels. Xebecs were armed with 16-24 cannons and took on a crew of 300-450 members. 3 masts and sails for different strength of wind. For instance, in case of favorable but weak wind, course (rectangular) sails were hoisted at foremast and mainmast. In crosswind, when course sails were ineffective, long Latin yards with fore-and-aft (trapezoid) sails were set.
 
Medium-rank military vessel. Does not require gold for maintenance. Considerable consumption of coal and iron when firing.

You can build this unit in a Shipyard.

Building Time: 15000
Life: 65000
Cost:

Wood

 7000

Iron

 400

Coal

 1200 

Gold

 2200 
Attack:

Attack - Cannon

 1800
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