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SAILING Max Speed Capacity |
17.75 1.61 2.41 8.38 4.48 6.64 8.35 90 850 71.4 0.0 180 23 |
26 ( Large)
3 6299 LEVEL (SIZE) |
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HEALTH Hull |
Integ. 1200 950 950 475 240 2100 |
DR - 5 5 4 3 0 |
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MODIFIERS Sails: |
OFF 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 |
DEF 18.0 18.0 19.0 19.0 19.0 0.0 |
RES 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - |
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Polars
Upwind & Luffing
Close
Haul Close
Haul Beam
Reach Beam
Reach Broad
Reach Broad
Reach Running
40% - 50% 7.1 - 8.88 knots 30° 15.98 knots 90% 15.98 knots 90% 17.75 knots100% 100%17.75 knots 15.98 knots 90% 15.98 knots 90% 15.53 knots 87.5% Open Sea Speed: 62
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02.10.57.00
Combat Level
Combat Level: 30
WARNING
- The correct "Polars" and "Open Sea Speed" remain unavailable at this time.
General
A refit of the 'Mystique' Polacre that handles exceptionally well for its size, while still carrying a modest amount of firepower.
History
European navies were impressed by the Barbery Corsairs and their Xebecs which harried Mediterranean shipping unless bribes were paid. As a counter the "polacre," "poleacre" or "polacca" was created. This ship carries a hybrid mast system. It is similar to a Xebec, sharing the same hull design, but has a square-rigged mainmast in place of the Xebec's lateen. Thus it retains the excellent close haul and beam reach sailing charateristics of the Xebec while still able to pursue ships sailing broad reach and running before the wind. This ship was modelled by "Spankybus" Mignone.
Strategy and Use
One of the fastest ships sailing close hauled. Because of its speed, agility, chasers, and large crew, its and excellent choice for those captains favoring boarding and/or Tackling.
Tactics
Use the Algiers' speed and chasers (with disabling shot) to keep a fleeing enemy in combat so your larger more powerful allies can close and finish off them off (tackling). Use the fast reload with dismasting shot to slow your enemy, then load grape or canister to cut down their crew before boarding.
Comparable Ships
The 'Mystique' Polacre is the only other Polacre in the game. Xebecs have similar close hauled sailing abilities and light structure.
The 'Stralsund' Frigate (available at level 27) has more broadside guns and armor than the Polacre, so is more useful for broadside to broadside engagements than the 'Algiers'.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A refit of the 'Mystique' Polacre the Algiers has a 1.5% Speed bonus, a 10% bonus to amour and structure, and a +5% Reload rate bonus.
Attainability
This ship is obtained by completing the Polacre Refit quest line from Uncle Ibrahim.
Sources
In "Pirate Ship 1660-1730," Angus Konstam presents a drawing of a polacca from 1679, and mentions that they were found in the Caribbean.
Version History
(2.14.21.0) 2014-03-04
- Changed cannon battery stats
- Cannon accuracy figures to be included in an upcoming hotfix patch