Caribbean Tales - Ships - Snow
Much like the naval, square rigged brigantine, the Naval Snow was distinguished by her fore and aft trysail. This was a preferred ship for the Royal Navy in that, for a 90 ton, 60 foot ship, it could manage well in a light quartering wind. The crew of up to 80 had at its disposal 8 six pound guns that rested behind the canvas strung amidships over the open bulwarks. This was a common patrol ship when the navy finally set to deter pirates from their self-determined duty.