东印度公司——舰船介绍

　　长笛，也被称为弗鲁特商船，是一种产于尼德兰联邦的商船。荷兰东印度公司大量的使用弗鲁特商船的同时，其他国家也有使用。这是一种非常适合航行的船只，能够在公海经受长期的航行。弗鲁特商船配备有中型火炮，但和战舰相比它还不是对手，所以应避免海战。

　　Flute, also known as Fluyt, is transport ship originating from the Netherlands. Dutch East India Company uses flutes in large numbers, but other nations have adopted it too. It is very seaworthy vessel, easily capable of enduring the long voyages on high seas. Flute has medium cannons, but it is no match for warships and should avoid combat.

　　6.小型三桅船

　　小型三桅船，拥有独特的优雅外观，是一种良好的多用途的综合型船只。它们略小于护卫舰并且并不是全副武装的。历史上它们常被作为海盗船只并且频繁的在地中海一带活动。它具有良好的机动性，并且由于它的高航速使得慢速船只经常成为它的猎物。小型三桅船同样可以用来作为商船。

　　Xebec, with it's distinctive graceful look, is good all-around ship that can be used in multiple roles. They are usually slightly smaller than frigates and are not as heavily armed either. Xebecs have a history of being corsair ships and they were often seen in the Mediterranean. Their high speed gives them advantage over their slower moving prey and they also have good maneuverability. Xebecs are also quite well-suited for being merchant vessels.