Chapter 882
Spit Contest Winner: In competitions like this, I'm always number one! Increases the range by 50%, regardless of the type of shell fired.
Nasty Prank: Increases the ability of chain-fired projectiles to destroy mast sails by 50%, increases the damage coverage of grapetear shells by 50%, and increases the penetration of normal shells by 50%.
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Such a weapon is naturally what Akon is determined to obtain. Because in the naval battles of the era of sail gunboats, the long-range Kou Feilin long-barreled cannon must have been the mainstream. However, twenty years before the 'Anglo-Spanish Naval War', all the navigators and ship commanders were not aware of this. They are also trying to maximize the power of destroying enemy ships at close range before the broadside battle, and the short-range short-barreled cannon is still being sought.
That's why some pirates put this weapon up for auction. This extra-long big guy is just taking up too much space. And the power at close range is not as good as that of a cannon, which is really chicken. But the book demon Akon, who is familiar with history, did not hesitate to buy this large long-barreled cannon of Kou Feilin, which no one cared about.
But the nasty did take up space, and the 150-ton Galen had a deck that was only 6 meters wide and barely fit the long-barreled cannon. However, the lateral adjustment of the launch angle can only be within 60 degrees in front of the bow, and if you want to shoot laterally from the side of the ship, the huge recoil will make the warship roll on its side, which is not only dangerous, but also seriously affects the shooting accuracy!
The old sea wolf didn't lie, and ten days later, Zhang Fan's team's Galen sailboat was indeed transformed. The newly purchased cannon was also installed. The aft deck has been drastically reduced, with all the decorations that do not help the boat and the balcony-style aft deck for the captain's enjoyment have been removed. The wind resistance during navigation is greatly reduced. This ship was perhaps the shortest Galen warship of its time.
Then the keel was reinforced, and the original bow image was replaced. The old sea wolf found a bow statue with a style that represented the island of Barbados, a pelican, among a pile of tattered shipheads. This made Akon cry and laugh a little. What did he think, even if he couldn't get a lion's head like Captain Hook, he had to make a sea monster or something. A pelican, isn't it a little funny?
But it's no wonder that the old sea wolf, this bow statue is already the most complete one in his repair shop, and this pelican bow statue can also increase the speed and loading capacity of the ship by 10%, which is very practical for a modified light Galen warship. Therefore, the pelican shipwreck was recognized by the book demon, and he even named the ship 'Pelican'! According to the book demon's information, the pelican will be the national bird of the island nation of Barbados, and the 'pelican' is ......
The old sea wolf's methods are very clever, and the repainted 'Pelican' Galen warship has a new look, and it has long lost its original image. Stoke sailed the ship to sea for a sea trial, and the first thing he said when he came back was, "This ship is the fastest and most nimble sailboat I have ever seen!" The whole Caribbean, no, the whole Atlantic, has nothing to match! ”
To the confusion of the old Seawolf and Stoker, the shadow baron and Akon unanimously demanded the installation of the long-range cannon, not even a cannon. If this is after engaging the enemy ship, how can the firepower be compared to the opponent's? To Stoker's consternation, the bookdemon and Akon let Stoke steer the ship in a naval duel with Captain Hook!
"It's not brave! This is a send-off! Stoke roared, "Do you know how powerful the Blood Lion is?! If the boat approaches it, it will turn into a pile of sawdust in less than two minutes! They didn't even have to board the boat to let me feed the sharks! I refuse such a suicidal duel! I am the navigator, not your victim! ”
"Who told you to approach the Blood Lion?" Akon smiled mysteriously, "I don't think in the whole of the Caribbean, that ship wants to approach that mad lion...... I just want you to be like this...... Our tactic is ......" Akon whispered in Stoker's ear, as if it was the temptation of the devil, and gradually Stoker's angry expression slowly became sad, and then slowly unfolded until the end......