The smack was a small single-masted fishing and coastal trading vessel that, due to its innocuous appearance, was sometimes used by smugglers and opportunistic small-scale pirates to approach targets without raising alarm.
Quick Facts
| Ship Class | Small/Fishing-Raider |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 18th-19th century |
| Typical Crew | 5-10 |
| Guns / Cannons | none typically |
| Speed / Handling | Moderate, coastal |
| Notable Use | Occasionally used by smugglers and small-scale pirates as cover vessels |
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