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==History== |
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| + | The HBMS Mordaunt was built to perform as a powerful merchant ship. HBMS Mordaunt was commissioned for Lord Mordaunt who required an effective merchant ship capable to defend itself against attack. Lor Mordaunt had much hard luck as his investors pulled out before the ship was completed. Following its launch the Spanish Ambassador accused Lord Mordaunt of using the vessel to help the Brandenburg government in its fight against Spain. Under the current political climate, the British court impounded the ship until Lord Mordaunt paid a huge sum to guarantee its peaceful use. In the end the ship was taken into the Royal Navy because Lord Mordaunt couldn’t pay the crew’s salary. |
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| − | The Mordaunt 4th Rate is based on HMS Mordaunt, originally launched as a privately built and operated armed merchantman in 1681. After Viscount Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough was unable to pay his crew, the Egnlish Royal Navy took possession of the ship, commissioning it as a 46-gun 4th Rate. Mordaunt participated in a fleet actions against 12 french warships on 4 October, 1689 under the command of Captain John Tyrrell. She was stranded and lost in 1693. |
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| + | HBMS Mordaunt (46 guns), in 4 September 1688, John Tyrrell (Oakley) was appointed to command the ship. The ship took part in the action on 4 October 1689, when a group of English cruisers fell in with 12 French warships. |
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| + | The HBMS. Mordaunt under Captain Francis Maynard sank at the Los Colorado Reefs, Cuban waters, with all crew lost on November 21, 1693. It however remains one of the most beautiful ships ever designed for the merchant navy. |
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==Strategy and Use== |
==Strategy and Use== |
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History
The HBMS Mordaunt was built to perform as a powerful merchant ship. HBMS Mordaunt was commissioned for Lord Mordaunt who required an effective merchant ship capable to defend itself against attack. Lor Mordaunt had much hard luck as his investors pulled out before the ship was completed. Following its launch the Spanish Ambassador accused Lord Mordaunt of using the vessel to help the Brandenburg government in its fight against Spain. Under the current political climate, the British court impounded the ship until Lord Mordaunt paid a huge sum to guarantee its peaceful use. In the end the ship was taken into the Royal Navy because Lord Mordaunt couldn’t pay the crew’s salary.
HBMS Mordaunt (46 guns), in 4 September 1688, John Tyrrell (Oakley) was appointed to command the ship. The ship took part in the action on 4 October 1689, when a group of English cruisers fell in with 12 French warships.
The HBMS. Mordaunt under Captain Francis Maynard sank at the Los Colorado Reefs, Cuban waters, with all crew lost on November 21, 1693. It however remains one of the most beautiful ships ever designed for the merchant navy.
Strategy and Use
Tactics
Variants
Other variants of the Mordaunt:
Comparable Ships
Distinguishing Characteristics
A faster, quicker and more maneuverable Mordaunt. She does not have as much hull integrity or DR as a standard Mordaunt.
It has a +5 sail defense and 5% reload bonus.