The snow was a two-masted, square-rigged vessel closely resembling a brig but with a small supplementary trysail mast, popular as a merchant ship in the 18th century. Its frequent capture by pirates, who then armed it with additional guns, made it a recurring vessel type in piracy accounts of the era.
Quick Facts
| Ship Class | Merchant/Small Warship |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 18th century |
| Typical Crew | 20-40 |
| Guns / Cannons | 8-16 |
| Speed / Handling | Moderate, similar handling to a brig |
| Notable Use | A common merchant vessel frequently captured and repurposed by pirates |
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