Dragon ship

s is a collective name for all types of the traditional n warship, although the name is sometimes reserved for the largest type of them. The smallest type is called a 60-80 ft, and this is followed by a  81-96 ft. Dragonships have evolved from a long and violent maritime tradition, and depend on their large crews for seaworthiness. They are built with shallow draft s, and decks. They never have more than one square-rigged mast, but are capable of making up to 12 kn with a good following wind, and 6 kn under oar. Crews are large; all bear arms and help sail, row, and fight. Cargo capacity is minimal, restricted to small valuable items such as might be acquired by raiding. These vessels rarely have benches for their oarsmen, the tradition being that each oarsman sits on his personal sea-chest when rowing.



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