Holk

A kind of sea craft, the technological predecessor of the carrack and caravel. The ship is essentially a very large cog. Combining minimal lateen sails with two square-rigged masts, the holk is predominantly a cargo vessel used for low grade raw materials such as grains, stone, common foodstuffs, beverages and raw fibres.

Because of its relative speed, holks are built with two castles, one at the bow and one at the stern, for defence. A seagoing vessel, it is not safe for ocean journeys. These ships rarely travel alone and are usually attended by smaller, more nimble convoy minders. Convoys of these ships are more common than single vessels.

Yare: E
Dimensions: length (110 ft.); beam (29 ft.); keel to forecastle (37 ft.)
Strength: hull (44 pts.); rigging (12 pts.)
Hardpoints: foreward (2); stern (2); amidships (6)
Draft: 7 ft.
Staterooms: captain (1); quarters (5); berths (8); decks (3)
Cargo: 394 tons
Crew: 21
Construction Time: 88 days

See Also,
Hardpoints
Naval Combat
Ship Types
Wind Effects on Movement