The chasse-marée was a fast French lugger-rigged coastal vessel, originally built to rush fresh fish to market, whose speed made it well suited for privateering during the wars between France and Britain in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Quick Facts
| Ship Class | Small/Fast, Privateer |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 18th-early 19th century |
| Typical Crew | 20-40 |
| Guns / Cannons | 4-8 |
| Speed / Handling | Very fast, lugger-rigged |
| Notable Use | Used by French privateers during the Napoleonic Wars |
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