Cog

The Cog is a venerable type of ship, predating the Carrack and Caravel by centuries. Compared to later ships, Cogs feature a number of key differences. They are clinker-built, which means a hull of overlapping planks is constructed before the internal ribs and supports are added, rather than the frame-first, carvel-planked vessels of later centuries. This hull structure, while sturdy and flexible, is heavy and limits the size and shape of the ship. The rig is also very simple, with one or two, square-rigged masts and sometimes a bowsprit. 
Cogs were employed as both merchantmen and warships, and the ancestors of the fore-and-aftercastles found on the carrack can be seen here in a much more literal sense, featuring crenellations and merlons. While unable to match the sailing performance of caravels and carracks, Cogs have survived into the present day due to their ease of construction and operation, low crew requirement, and sturdiness in navigating the ice-bound seas of the North. As such, they are most commonly seen around Northwythe, Sevnónicha, and Teoti Itza while falling out of favour in Southern waters.

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

40-200 tonnes