[COR - FB] Ships never come singly

[Wellesley]

In this thread I introduce three new ships for the Nation of Corrington:

[Class IV] Galeas 'Buteo'
[Class IV] Junk 'Marauder's Fate' (Name given by the Corries)
[Class I] Gunboat 'Hildisvíni'

The fourth ship I used for the story is an earlier build and I already posted in the Pirate MOCs subforum.

 

To
Rear-Admiral Fletcher
Commander of the Royal Terra Novan Fleet

A strange yet promising opportunity arises from the event that took place near our harbour's waters.
On the 2nd of this month the Galeas 'Buteo', recently built in the Farrensman Shipyards, was about to enter port.
Before she reached sighting distance, she was intercepted by a little Lotii vessel. Once slowed down another bigger Lotii ship approached with the intent to plunder,
not knowing there were Corrish troops aboard, heading to Fort Nithsdale.
The soldiers were able to hold the Lotii Forces back and attracted from gun shots and shouting the Gunboat 'Hildisvíni' entered the battle, preventing an escape of the larger vessel.
Together with the 'Buteo's' crew, whose commitment I want to praise at this point, the soldiers entered the Lotii ship and overpowered the enemy forces.
The small interception vessel took it's chance to flee.

The Lotiis are held Prisoners of War in Fort Nithsdale.
The 'Buteo', the 'Hildisvíni' and the Lotii Junk all safely entered port. A detailed report about the minor damages will be sent by the harbour administration.

Here stationed naval officers already inspected the foreign vessel and came to the conclusion that the hull is to weak for an armament with cannons.
Still the vessel holds some value. For such a low draught it is very spacious and the sailors are content with it's sailing capabilities.
Therefore I recommend the Crown to put it in service as a troop carrier, able to partake in river or landing operations where shallow water often restricts our potential.

Sincerely,
Lord Frederick Spud
Mayor of Spudkirk

 

 

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[Bodi]

Very nice ships, sails and rigging are masterfully done, as usual, nice collection of minifigs too, except that bearded dude with a pony tail.

[Count Vroskri]

Awesome, lovely set of ships with great rigging and sails! Great all round, actually! 

Keep up the good work! 

[Fraunces]

Buteo is such a lovely ship, just so neat and well done rigging. The sailscolor are kind of odd but still work very well. Also the larger Lotii ship is just amazing. Truly great work. 

[Wellesley]

Thanks @Bodi, @Count Vroskri and @Fraunces!

Yes, the bearded dude is a little bit weird:D 

[Pdaitabird]

I love the design for the junk and the attention to detail in the rigging of the larger ship. And those tires as headgear are simply brilliant!

[Mesabi]

Great build Wellesley, and each ship has it's own unique flavour, each of which looks excellent. The rigging is quite impressive, and I like the curves of each of the ships. I have to poke you though, those WTC Marines on the green boat look great in tophats! 

[Puvel]

Ooh, that's a lot of boats! 

I'm not really a ship builder but the Asian one looks best to me. The rigging on the first one looks very impressive though,  can imagine that involved some cursing

[Wellesley]

Thank you guys! @Pdaitabird, @Mesabi and @Puvel

[Brickwolf]

Beautiful ships .

[Wellesley]

Thanks:) @Brickwolf

This time I really was worried about the photos because I usually wait for a more clouded day, as the shadows will look more natural.

But still it worked.

[blackdeathgr]

Very well made ships and minifigs and kudos on your patience for their proper rigging!

[Mister Phes]

Complete junk! I mean that in a good way though