Merchantman

&nbsp Merchantmen (Plural to Merchantman) were small to medium sized ships that were common in the Caribbean in the late 17th to mid 19th centuries. They were built in the same style as Frigates, Corvette's, and Brigs, but usually did not carry as many guns. Many pirates used Merchentmen as flagships as they were medium in size and shallow drafted.

Merchentmen were generally used in single trading ventures throughout the Caribbean Sea and South Archipelago. They were a smaller variation of East Indiamen that were used by the EITC.

Known Merchentmen
Edinbhurg Trader

Ship in Port Royal Harbour